Dwyane Wade agrees to deal with the Chicago Bulls

[BudweiserCeltic]

I think they're indeed more interested in moving Calderon + Dunleavy. By my calculations, these two alone (and removing their non-guarantees) gives the Bulls pretty much exactly all they need to offer that $50M contract he apparently is looking for if I'm doing my math correctly.

I'm sure that's who they'd prefer to move.  I can't see any team taking either without getting some kind of reward for doing so.

Not sure why, both of those players are useful + in this market where role players are going on a very expensive rate, I don't see why they wouldn't.

[jpotter33]

I like the idea of getting Gibson. He'd fit really well here, and iirc he's an expiring contract, meaning he won't be on the cap next year. I'd also take Dunleavy, though, whose shooting would help us.

But what in the world is Chicago doing? They can't seriously believe that either Rondo, Wade, or their current team is anything more than first round fodder, and neither of them are legitimate building blocks around Butler. Further, is there a worse-fitting offensive triad than Rondo, Wade, and Butler, who are all ball-dominant non-shooters who need the ball in their hands to be effective?

Yeah, it makes sense to ride the treadmill rather than getting 3, 16, and Crowder to kickstart your rebuild. Such incompetence being shown by Chicago management here.

[danglertx]

Would it make more sense to call whiteside's agent and see if he is sure he wants to go to the Heat?

[Beat LA]

Rondo and Wade can't play together, lol.  If Wade does end up with the Bulls I hope that Rondo immediately voids his contract .

I actually read that Rondo was recruiting him to join the Bulls.

It's a trap .......

To punt Dwade in the  plums

I'd prefer that Rondo kick both of his knees and end his career, lol .

[SHAQATTACK]

Carlos Boozer is planning a return or comeback......

Where I don't know , the article didn't say

[jpotter33]

Would it make more sense to call whiteside's agent and see if he is sure he wants to go to the Heat?

That is interesting. I wonder if Miami still wants Whiteside long-term if no Wade. That'd be an impressive front court in Horford and Whiteside.

[fairweatherfan]

Bulls desperate to make a push into the 5th or 6th seed in the East

Don't underestimate the power of selling a lot of jerseys, too.

[chambers]

Would rather let Mickey, yabusele, Olynk and Amir have minutes instead of Gibson.

Just a mediocre player that takes developmental minutes from young guys.

[alldaboston]

I'd ask for Dunleavy for a heavily protected second rounder, if only Dunleavy was an expiring. He still has another year (albeit it's only like 5 mil). He could be a good shooter off the bench for us.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/750854918718840832

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/750856276305903616

Wade is apparently pushing for a deal to be agreed to tonight, whether it be in Denver, Chicago, or Miami. Riley is supposed to have contingency plans for if Wade leaves. I'd like to know what those are - does a maxed out Whiteside figure into that without Wade? I can't see what kind of competitive team he can put together without Wade.

Might be tear down time to get assets for your team. You could probably send Dragic to Philly for one of their bigs, leaving you the ability to trade Whiteside.

[Scintan]

Rondo/Wade/Butler

Has the potential to be tremendously good.
Has the potential to be tremendously bad.

[esel1000]

Oh man Rondo and Wade really are going to end up on the same team

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/750862014772371456

[BudweiserCeltic]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN
Dwyane Wade is on the verge of a deal with the Bulls, who are nearing trades to clear needed cap space, sources told ESPN

 Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA
Pending Chicago's belief they have deal to clear cap space, Dwyane Wade is nearing commitment to sign with Bulls, sources tell @TheVertical

[BudweiserCeltic]

HOLY CRAP

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA
Dwyane Wade has informed the Bulls he plans to sign a deal with them, sources tell @TheVertical. Bulls sending out contracts now.

[max215]

Wow, this is going to be weird.