2012 offseason FA/trade rumor thread Options

[Balta1701-B]

Start off with this one. Sam Smith saying the Celtics will make a run at Asik.

[Chicago Bulls Fr...]

Joe Johnson apparently going to NJ for cap space to Atlanta. This also means that the Nets can't afford Howard anymore if DWill re-signs. Time to pick up that phone again if you're the Bulls. They probably aren't anywhere near the top of his list but if LA decides to keep Bynum, it only increases their chances. Dallas was the other spot Howard wanted to go to but I'm pretty sure that was all contingent on Deron following their with him. The Mavs have the capspace for him but Dwight technically isn't a FA. Don't think they can offer a very entertaining trade package either. The Bulls have a good shot at landing Dwight if the GM chooses to send him to the team that offers the best value in return. But that's is then assuming he would sign an extension here if the other teams can't acquire him first.

[ZoomSlowik]

Joe Johnson apparently going to NJ for cap space to Atlanta. This also means that the Nets can't afford Howard anymore if DWill re-signs. Time to pick up that phone again if you're the Bulls. They probably aren't anywhere near the top of his list but if LA decides to keep Bynum, it only increases their chances. Dallas was the other spot Howard wanted to go to but I'm pretty sure that was all contingent on Deron following their with him. The Mavs have the capspace for him but Dwight technically isn't a FA. Don't think they can offer a very entertaining trade package either. The Bulls have a good shot at landing Dwight if the GM chooses to send him to the team that offers the best value in return. But that's is then assuming he would sign an extension here if the other teams can't acquire him first.

Dwight has made it clear he's only signing in one place. The Bulls probably aren't moving Noah-plus unless that changes.

Prepare for Brook Lopez and/or Kris Humphries to be signed and traded there, possibly with Marshon Brooks and/or picks.