Bulls hinting at another aquisition Options

[JPargo]

Chicago Tribune - Having secured the services of Ben Wallace and acquired PJ Brown and JR Smith for Tyson Chandler, John Paxson signaled the likelihood of another acquisition sometime after the salary cap is announced next week, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Paxson spoke for the first time since Wallace agreed to terms with the team on Thursday after the team's first day of mini-camp at the Berto Center.



Paxson welcomes high expectations
GM says Bulls could be planning additional moves

July 6, 2006, 10:03 PM CDT

John Paxson raised the stakes for the Bulls with his deal this week to bring defensive powerhouse Ben Wallace to Chicago.

The Bulls' general manager finally talked about it, albeit in general terms, Thursday after the team's first day of mini-camp at the Berto Center.

"I hope expectations are high," Paxson said of the Bulls' elevation from playoff contenders to championship contenders. "We have big expectations for ourselves."

"I think it's going to be a great training camp when we get around to it in October," Paxson said. "We're going to have guys battling. I think they're going to see we've made a commitment to upgrading our professionalism, our talent base, our athleticism, our length.

"It gives me a chance to evaluate what the next step will be. Sometimes you can't do everything all at once. Down the road we'll be able to maybe make another move that helps us out even more."

In acquiring Smith and Viktor Khryapa, as well as picking up Malik Allen's option, Paxson has flexibility to move some players. The salary cap announcement will help him decide his next move.

Darius Songaila, a strong reserve last season who opted for free agency, could return

Im hoping wilcox is the player that pax is talking about

[SoxFan1]

Yeah, I just saw the interview on CSN. He's definitely hinting at another move.

[Bullseye]

Im hoping wilcox is the player that pax is talking about

i concur.

[madisonsmadhouse]

Awesome. I really thought we were done, but Pax smells blood in the water and is all over it!

[7th in '07]

our team is looking nice as it is. if pax makes another deal we will be looking niiiiice.

[eddog2]

our team is looking nice as it is. if pax makes another deal we will be looking niiiiice.

And you might have to change your picture because the only tear drop you will be seeing is your own. If Gordon gets traded in the deal.

[Steve9347]

Paxson is making a push for a championship.

[Waffles]

I wouldn't mind seeing Chris Wilcox in a Bulls uniform either...

[bschmaranz]

If we can get him at a reasonable price, I don't want Pax to pay him what he is seeking (like 5 years, 40-50 million).

[The Dude Abides]

And you might have to change your picture because the only tear drop you will be seeing is your own. If Gordon gets traded in the deal.

there is no way we give up BG in a sign and trade. BG is way too valuable and has not even come close to realizing his potential. Plus, he is probably the 3rd hardest worker on this team behind Hinrich and Noch.

If we do a sign and trade, JR Smith will be involved.

[The Dude Abides]

Paxson is making a push for a championship.

I'm not a sox fan, but I freaking love your avatar.

Franklin rules!

[The Dude Abides]

If we can get him at a reasonable price, I don't want Pax to pay him what he is seeking (like 5 years, 40-50 million).

we might be able to get him for $8 mil....$8.5?

[SoxFan1]

there is no way we give up BG in a sign and trade. BG is way too valuable and has not even come close to realizing his potential. Plus, he is probably the 3rd hardest worker on this team behind Hinrich and Noch.

If we do a sign and trade, JR Smith will be involved.

I think Deng works harder then all those guys. When he had his wriste injury, he was rehabbing every day and now, he's at the Berto twice a day, Deng is by far the hardest worker on the Bulls.

/end rant

[soxfan101]

I think Deng works harder then all those guys. When he had his wriste injury, he was rehabbing every day and now, he's at the Berto twice a day, Deng is by far the hardest worker on the Bulls.

/end rant

dont you have to start a rant to end it? And yes this off-season at least Deng is easily the hardest worker on the team. But he also is making up for last off-season which obviously wasnt his fault but still.

[BFirebird]

Wilcox would be a good sign and trade acquisition but depending on the price both in players and contract. I agree that J.R. Smith will probably and hopefully be the one traded. The Sonics do not want to sign Wilcox long term so hopefully we can get him relatively cheaply in terms of players.