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Posted by: Cute Little Bulls Fan May 15 2006, 10:17 AM

Hey Everyone...I got this from Myspace's Bulls Group. The source may be the New York Post, but Im not sure...but I personally hope it is BS.


May 15, 2006 -- The Knicks and Bulls recently held trade discussions focusing on UConn star Ben Gordon, The Post has learned.
According to sources in Chicago and a source close to Gordon, the Knicks were interested in acquiring the Mount Vernon native in exchange for, "one of the Knicks elite guards" and a No. 1 pick in next year's draft.

The Post reported exclusively yesterday that the Knicks are looking into buying out coach Larry Brown and replacing him with GM Isiah Thomas, so any talks are in limbo.

The source close to Gordon told The Post the 6-3 shooting guard, who won the NBA's 2005 Sixth Man of the Year Award, was happy in Chicago. But the source in Chicago pointed out that Gordon is better suited to playing the point, and Kirk Hinrich seems entrenched as the starting point guard.


Gordon was unavailable to comment yesterday but he's expected to appear at Michael Jordon's restaurant, One Sixtyblue in Chicago on Wednesday to announce his new energy drink, BG7, as reported exclusively last week in The Post. Gordon averaged 16.9 points, three assists and 2.7 rebounds this season.

Gordon has had some unbelievable games in the Garden as a collegian and would give the Knicks a young talent that is not bogged down by a long-term deal. According to published reports the Bulls have out feelers to gauge interest in Gordon.

Not sure how reliable this is, but I sure hope it isnt true. Comments? Thoughts? Go nuts....its gonna be a long offseason.

Posted by: RememberThe90's May 15 2006, 10:34 AM

Posted by: bschmaranz May 15 2006, 12:22 PM

I don't think Paxson is dumb enough to take either Marbury or Francis... they're basically the anti-christ to Scott Skiles.

Posted by: soxfan101 May 15 2006, 01:32 PM

Yeah Marbury and Francis wouldnt do anything for us and why would we want their pick when we already have the rights to switch it with ours. I can see us trading Gordon as much as I dont want them too but to the Knicks it aint happening.

Posted by: hammerhead johnson May 15 2006, 02:50 PM

I'll take Channing Frye and all of their picks through 2010 for "Air Gordon".

And I'll also take Steve Francis and Starbury in my YMCA league.

Posted by: JPargo May 15 2006, 03:08 PM

People are always saying Kirk and Ben can't coexist. What the hell makes them think Kirk and Ben or Marbury and coexist, so that is dead. Next would be Ben for Quentin Richardson. Quentin is taller than Ben but Quentin seems to disappear during games. I think Ben for Channing Frye would be a good deal. I dont want to see Ben go at all. Im hoping this is just a rumor

Posted by: beck72 May 15 2006, 03:08 PM

I think the key quote is "the Bulls have out feelers for interest in Gordon".

IMO, the Knicks would be a horrible trading partner. I don't see any scenario that would help the bulls--unless Frye was part of the deal. But that doesn't rule out another team being a better fit.

Posted by: Bullies4Life May 15 2006, 03:24 PM

Ben isnt going to the Knicks... im not sure why the media is always making it sound like the Bulls dont want Gordon.... Its old....

Posted by: ChWRoCk2 May 15 2006, 03:25 PM

This is complete BS wont happen, Isiah doesnt know what he is looking for, his team was a joke this year, I expected them to make the playoffs and what do they do they flop in front of everyone and now talks of larry leaving is happening. Rumors go around quickly in New York, just look at the yankees.

Posted by: allbullz May 15 2006, 03:31 PM

I would hope the discussions with the Knicks went like this:

Paxson: Hello?

Isiah: Hey Pax, it's Zeke! Wanted to know how you feel about swapping Ben Gordon for either Steve Francis/Stephon Marbury and I'll even throw in a 1st round pick! Whatcha say?

Paxson: Um, no. <CLICK>

Isiah: Pax? Pax, you there?

Posted by: Bullies4Life May 15 2006, 03:36 PM

Got that from Real GM by any chance?....

Posted by: bschmaranz May 15 2006, 03:43 PM

I think it's one of those things like with the Yankees... the media assumes these big money, big market teams can just snap their fingers and they could get anyone.

But yeah, I do agree that the key to this whole thing so far is that the Bulls have sent word that they're not opposed to moving him.

Posted by: Kalapse May 15 2006, 03:50 PM

http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/66060.htm

Posted by: WHarris1 May 15 2006, 03:52 PM

He would fit

Posted by: bulls91 May 15 2006, 06:05 PM

some how i knew that this would happen because it seems like we deal with the knicks every off- season in 2004 we traded with them to get rid of crawford then last year it was with curry what would be next? gordon. all of our good players are going to them at the time once they get there they suck.

Posted by: FromWayDowntown May 15 2006, 06:40 PM

The Post only prints crap like that to give the New Yankers something to hope for, as well as to sell some ink.

Next.

Posted by: The Dude Abides May 15 2006, 06:44 PM

I say NO!!!!!

Gordon is a great young talent. We need to be patient and not expect a player to be perfect in 2 years in the nba. Also, I dont want any of NY's me first sg's. No thanks!

I hope we learned our lesson by trading Elton Brand.

Posted by: nitetrain8601 May 15 2006, 06:52 PM

As far as Gordon being traded, Pax would have to be stupid to do any of those trades. Since we already have an oppurtunity to swap picks with the Knicks(which we will do), we'd essentially be trading Gordon for a bad contract(a hot-headed person too) and our own draft pick(which won't be needed). By the way, it's not feasible simply since you cannot trade draft picks in the same round two years in a row(something the NBA put in the CBA back in 99). Since the Knicks don't have their first next year, they need to have it the following year. Only way the deal would work is if the Bulls traded for another 1st round pick and included it in the deal so the Knicks have a first round pick for 2007.

Posted by: The Gladiator May 15 2006, 09:43 PM

The Knicks have elite gaurds?

Posted by: The Gladiator May 15 2006, 09:45 PM

I would defenatley trade gordon but not for trash! who the hell would we even get? It couldnt be crawford, couldnt be Marbury or Francis cuz neither one defends so it has to be Q rich, an overall good defender but no way in hell do I trade Q Rich for Gordon!

Posted by: Beamup5 May 16 2006, 05:40 AM

I heard on comcast that paxson said this rumor was BS

Posted by: Cute Little Bulls Fan May 16 2006, 08:42 AM

Well here we go...peace of mind...

Paxson dismisses N.Y. Gordon story

Marlen Garcia

May 16, 2006


The Knicks' supposed interest in the Bulls' Ben Gordon was news to Bulls general manager John Paxson on Monday.

The New York Post, citing unnamed sources, reported the Knicks and Bulls had held trade discussions involving Gordon.

Paxson said he has not spoken to anyone in the Knicks organization since October, when he traded Eddy Curry and Antonio Davis to New York.

"There's no interest on the Chicago Bulls' part," Paxson said. "It's a complete fabrication."

Copyright © 2006, The Chicago Tribune

Posted by: RememberThe90's May 16 2006, 09:32 AM

good...I don't want any of those rejects from NY.

Posted by: Balta1701-B May 16 2006, 12:34 PM

Posted by: Cubbies4Life May 27 2006, 01:18 AM

As much as I love Ben, I think it will help the Bulls out more to trade him and replace him with a bigger SG. Even though Ben is young and has made some big shots, the Bulls need a more consistent scorer and one that can defend other teams bigger guards.

Posted by: Chisoxfn May 27 2006, 01:36 AM

Posted by: Rowand44 May 27 2006, 01:41 AM

Posted by: Chisoxfn May 27 2006, 10:05 AM

Don't agree with him, you'll inflate his ego.

He's a good friend of mine that I introduced to the forums, do I get my cut of your earnings now, jas?

Posted by: BuLLzDoMaIn May 27 2006, 11:20 AM

Paxson has already said he wont do a deal with Ny. And they can save energy on phone calls. Cause gordon AINT going to ny. Likei said before. He doesnt want marbury or steve, And why trade gordon for crawford when we traded him for harrington

Posted by: Rowand44 May 27 2006, 12:44 PM

Yes....since the site is running at a loss, just mail me a blank check

In that case...aside from your buddy liking the Cubs, he's already wiser than you. Afterall, Rowand isn't #44 anymore. Your living in the past man.