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Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years

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The Chicago Bulls know exactly where their bread is buttered. The reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team worth approximately $94 million. Rose on the extension: "I’ll be able to afford what I want. But not too many things excite me except winning and being around my family.” The deal was done right before the Bulls completed … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years

NBA Free Agent Signings: Baron Davis, Nick Young, Afflalo

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The quality of available NBA free agents continues to dwindle as the start of the season is fast approaching.  Here is a breakdown of the latest signings including Baron Davis joining the Knicks and Nick Young, Aaron Afflalo, and Rodney Stuckey all re-signing with their teams.  Plus, the Sacramento Kings have to void the contract given to Chuck Hayes after he fails his … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Baron Davis, Nick Young, Afflalo

L.A. Lakers Sign Troy Murphy

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Well it isn't the Chris Paul trade, but then again not every NBA team in Los Angeles can be the Clippers. There is that obscure little team called the Lakers too. Yesterday, the Lakers signed former Notre Dame star Troy Murphy to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum, worth $1,352,181, which is a set figure by the league for all players with 10 or more years experience. … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers Sign Troy Murphy

NBA Free Agent Signings: Gasol, Nene, Crawford, Hamilton

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The 2011 NBA Free Agency frenzy has continued the past couple of days as big men Marc Gasol and Nene re-signed with their respective teams.  Meanwhile, a pair of shooting guards are changing addresses as Jamal Crawford signs with the Blazers and Richard Hamilton is headed to the Chicago Bulls.  Here is my breakdown of those moves and a few others: … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Gasol, Nene, Crawford, Hamilton

Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables

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Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau described what happens when his team plays the Miami Heat: "each possession is a war." Yes, the NBA is actually back now, even though it may seem hard to believe. Training camps are open, media days have been held, including the session for the team with the best regular season record in the league last year. The reigning MVP Derrick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables

Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days

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The Detroit Pistons still haven't officially waived shooting guard Richard "Rip" Hamilton. Waivers take 48 hours to clear. Barring any unforeseen issues, Rip should be at Chicago Bulls trainingcamp by the middle of the week. Today was Bulls media day, and of course free agency, trades, acquisitions were all hot topics. As you might expect no one said anything publicly to … [Read more...] about Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days

NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. New York Knicks sign C Tyson Chandler to 4-year, $58 million contract The Knicks land one of the most coveted free agents and add a true … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton

NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. Detroit Pistons re-sign SF Tayshaun Prince to 4-year, $27 million contract I thought for sure Prince was going to move on in his career … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko