TalkBulls Forums > Bulls sign Nichols

DutheDoduhon21

Dec 7 2007, 04:49 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txbu...t&type=lgns

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Bulls sign F Nichols

December 7, 2007
DETROIT (TICKER) -- The Chicago Bulls signed rookie free agent forward Demetris Nichols prior to Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Terms were not disclosed.

The 6-8 Nichols was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday after scoring two points and grabbing one rebound in three games.

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To make room for Nichols, the Bulls waived guard Thomas Gardner. He appeared in four games with Chicago this season and averaged 5.3 points and 11.3 minutes per game

i dont know about dropping gardner, he had some potential, but i dont know much about nichols so i dont know.
i think we should drop khyapa, i cant stand the guy.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 7 2007, 04:59 PM

Wtf that makes no sense, Drop Crappa he is useless and he always will be. I liked Gardner.

Balta1701-B

Dec 7 2007, 05:11 PM

Khryapa has a guaranteed contract and would have to be bought out completely. Gardner only got paid as long as he was on the roster. Khryapa would be useful later in the season as, if nothing else, a salary-throw in during a trade, if he was still around, to match salaries.

Wanne

Dec 7 2007, 08:12 PM

Plus...the Bulls have James On Curry...so what's the point of keeping Gardner if he's not contributing?

Schalke

Dec 7 2007, 11:24 PM

December 15th is right around the corner. Trade coming? Otherwise why else would we need another small forward?

ChWRoCk2

Dec 7 2007, 11:29 PM

Interesting move, I loved him when he was at Syracuse, always thought he had tons of potential, he was big scoring threat while there and solid 3 point shooter.

MB33

Dec 8 2007, 09:06 AM

i hope this is a move for something later on jermaine oneal or pau gasol

Steve9347

Dec 8 2007, 09:55 AM

Dropping Gardner makes perfect sense as Nichols is a taller version of him. I actually really like this pickup, a guy who's 6'8" and can drop a three would be invaluable to this team.

Plus, I hear the Bulls really like him.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 8 2007, 10:08 AM

He also can play a bit of the 2 spot. I see a little Tracy McGrady in him slightly. A guy that can score and use his length to his advantage on the defensive end. Hopefully he comes out and plays well in his first game here because Skiles almost always plays these guys in their first game as a Bull just to see what they look like.

Steve9347

Dec 8 2007, 02:51 PM

QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ Dec 8 2007, 10:17 AM)

He also can play a bit of the 2 spot. I see a little Tracy McGrady in him slightly.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 8 2007, 03:44 PM

QUOTE (steve9347 @ Dec 8 2007, 03:00 PM)

What? McGrady is 6'8 and can play the two, so can Nichols.

ZoomSlowik

Dec 8 2007, 10:54 PM

QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ Dec 8 2007, 03:53 PM)

What? McGrady is 6'8 and can play the two, so can Nichols.

There's a sliiiiiight difference in ability between McGrady and Nichols. And he's not a 2-guard, he has very little ball-handling ability. But he's long and he can shoot, so he might be an asset. However, he was a bit jumper-happy throughout his college career, much like the rest of our team.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 9 2007, 10:42 AM

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Dec 8 2007, 11:03 PM)

There's a sliiiiiight difference in ability between McGrady and Nichols. And he's not a 2-guard, he has very little ball-handling ability. But he's long and he can shoot, so he might be an asset. However, he was a bit jumper-happy throughout his college career, much like the rest of our team.

Ok, the first 6'8 SF/SG that comes to mind is McGrady which is why I said it. I'm not comparing their games.

Steve9347

Dec 9 2007, 01:54 PM

QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ Dec 9 2007, 10:51 AM)

Ok, the first 6'8 SF/SG that comes to mind is McGrady which is why I said it. I'm not comparing their games.

There are many other much shittier 6'8" guards to compare him to... the T-Mac one was ridiculous.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 9 2007, 05:30 PM

It isn't ridiculous if you just understood what I said. There both 6'8 players that play the small forward and shooting guard position. THAT IS THE COMPARISON, jesus christ this isn't rocket scientist.

Steve9347

Dec 9 2007, 08:34 PM

QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ Dec 9 2007, 05:39 PM)

It isn't ridiculous if you just understood what I said. There both 6'8 players that play the small forward and shooting guard position. THAT IS THE COMPARISON, jesus christ this isn't rocket scientist.

ChWRoCk2

Dec 10 2007, 07:34 PM

Hes a Kyle Korver clone but black.

Thats what you shouldve said

At least he always kind of resembled Korver to me.

Steve9347

Dec 10 2007, 07:49 PM

QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Dec 10 2007, 07:43 PM)

Hes a Kyle Korver clone but black.

Thats what you shouldve said

At least he always kind of resembled Korver to me.

I'd happily take that as a FA signee.

madisonsmadhouse

Dec 11 2007, 08:01 AM

The 15th man on our roster means so little... Does it really matter if Bozo the Clown himself is the 15th man?

sport1016

Dec 11 2007, 02:39 PM

QUOTE (madisonsmadhouse @ Dec 11 2007, 09:10 AM)

The 15th man on our roster means so little... Does it really matter if Bozo the Clown himself is the 15th man?

bozo is a 6'3 combo guard whose quickness makes up for his inability to be a consistent playmaker-he's a gilbert arenas, monte ellis clone

has he cleared waivers yet?

Steve9347

Dec 11 2007, 02:51 PM

QUOTE (sport1016 @ Dec 11 2007, 02:48 PM)

bozo is a 6'3 combo guard whose quickness makes up for his inability to be a consistent playmaker-he's a gilbert arenas, monte ellis clone

has he cleared waivers yet?

I'd rather sign Cookie.

sport1016

Dec 11 2007, 03:28 PM

hahahhahahahaha

i used to always cheat at the Bozo buckets game at chuckie cheese/showbiz pizza when i was a little kid...i'd just climb out to the bucket and drop it in...good times

and a shooting % any bull would kill their dog for right now

Steve9347

Dec 11 2007, 04:26 PM

QUOTE (sport1016 @ Dec 11 2007, 03:37 PM)

and a shooting % any bull would kill their dog for right now

23 months!

madisonsmadhouse

Dec 12 2007, 08:18 AM

QUOTE (sport1016 @ Dec 11 2007, 02:48 PM)

bozo is a 6'3 combo guard whose quickness makes up for his inability to be a consistent playmaker-he's a gilbert arenas, monte ellis clone

has he cleared waivers yet?

If he was THAT good, he would haven't been searching for a job, or even a 15th man in the NBA. Real playmakers are hard to find.

Chicago Bulls Franchise

Dec 12 2007, 03:54 PM

We should put Adrian Griffin on the inactive list and bring Nichols up today. He could show us something these next 2 games. Yesterday he could have seen some playing time because of the blow out and I'm seeing the same thing happening tonight.