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Paxson's pickle? Keep Gordon, Deng happy (Chicago Tribune)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:38:00 GMT

If John Paxson wanted to hear a laugh—or a dial tone—his initial five-year offers to representatives for Luol Deng and Ben Gordon should have been for $41.5 million and $34 million.

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Bulls Training Academy announces the Ben Gordon Camp in Lisle! (NBA.com: Bobcats News)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:29:26 GMT

The Bulls Training Academy and Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon are proud to announce the development of the Ben Gordon Summer Camp. Cost of the camp is $400 per player with online registration available at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com.

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Kirk Hinrich seems vulnerable in Bulls' guard logjam (Chicago Tribune)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:35:00 GMT

Larry Hughes' contract appears impossible to move. By turning down a five-year, $50 million extension last summer, Ben Gordon, who must approve any sign-and-trade scenario, announced to the NBA he wants $10 million annually — at least.

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Hinrich seems vulnerable in Bulls' guard logjam (Chicago Tribune)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:35:00 GMT

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NBA draft first-round analysis (kansascity.com)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:21:00 GMT

Rose is the best point guard in the draft and has the potential to be better than the Hornets’ Chris Paul. The Bulls will probably trade Kirk Hinrich or Ben Gordon.

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NBA draft projections (kansascity.com)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:12:00 GMT

Beasley is the best overall player in this year’s draft and will provide the frontline scoring and rebounding that the Bulls desperately need — and make guards Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon better.

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If the Bulls Draft Rose, Gordon Wants a Trade (The FanHouse - NBA)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:20:00 GMT

Filed under: Bulls , Eastern , NBA Draft , Chicago If the Bulls draft Derrick Rose , they could feature an intriguing three-guard rotation along with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon . But considering Gordon is always the first guy who gets bumped to the bench whenever the team shakes things up, I'm not too surprised that he's apparently hoping the team drafts Michael Beasley , instead. From...

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More famous than Becks and $50m is not enough - Deng targets 2012 Games. (Daily Mail)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:34:14 GMT

Chicago Bulls superstar Luol Deng is certain Britain will qualify for the London 2012 Olympics and expects his big-name team-mate Ben Gordon to be there with him.

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"Happy Birthday" (Wizards Insider)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:38:53 GMT

The Wizards came back from a 2-0 defict to beat the Bulls back in 2005 but it won't be so easy this time. The Bulls had Ben Gordon. The Cavs have, well, you know who. However, it all reminds me of my favorite moments from that Bulls series: After Andres Nocioni played so well in games one and two, the legendary Lacy Banks (hope you're feeling better Lacy. Prayers from every one of us...Please...

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Chris Duhon : : My Most MemoraBull Game (NBA.com: Bobcats News)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:48:52 GMT

... in 2004. Joining the Bulls with me that year were two other players from major college programs, Ben Gordon from Connecticut and Luol Deng, my teammate for a year at Duke. The Bulls also signed a free-agent from Argentina who’d never played in the NBA before, Andres Nocioni. All four of us ended up making a big impact right away, and suddenly there was a buzz going on around Chicago about...

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End of year Review, Larry Hughes and Shannon Brown (Beale Street Beat)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:50:04 GMT

... performance were followed by terrible ones. Inconsistency was the mantra of the team this year. Ben Gordon was the teams leading scorer for the second year in a row but he he plagued by injuries and inconsistency, Thabo Sefolosha made huge strides and may even be the teams starting 2 guard next season. Today, I’ll look at the guards brought in by the Ben Wallace trade. Shannon Brown :...

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End of Year Review, Kirk Hinrich (Beale Street Beat)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:24:31 GMT

It’s been 4 days since the Bulls season eneded at home, with a win over the playoff awaiting Toronto Raptors. If any good can be taken out of this season, it may be the fact that the young player’s on the roster all improved in some form or fashion. They came thisclose to being able to claim the best player in the game today, there was contract refusal’s by Ben Gordon and Loul Deng. There was...

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Poor Season Has Bulls Looking for Answers (New York Times)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:53:22 GMT

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Kirk Hinrich tore out of the parking lot, and Andrés Nocioni waved as he drove away. While they made hasty exits, Ben Gordon made it clear he that would not mind sticking with the . N.B.A. | Knicks | Nets | Sure, he turned down a five-year contract extension last fall. He wants to be a starter but there is a logjam in the backcourt.“I didn’t get any indication from Pax...

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Bucks, Bulls fire head coaches (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:39:06 GMT

... Eve after starting the season at 9-16. Boylan was promoted, but he couldn't convince stars Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, Luol Deng, Ben Wallace, Joakim Noah, Tyrus Thomas and Chris Duhon to step up their games every night. "I was brought in here in the middle of the season," Boylan said. "It's kind of a tough situation."Though Boylan couldn't turn the Bulls around and finished his short tenure...

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Bulls sack Boylan as coach (ABS CBN)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:26:07 GMT

... with some of the issues that arose during his time as head coach."The Bulls endured injuries to Ben Gordon, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich and also experienced a number of off-the-court incidents under Boylan's watch.The Bulls had been expected to contend for a playoff spot this season, but finished 10th in the Eastern Conference.

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Bulls Wrap Up Season By Trouncing Raptors (Chicago news)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:49:58 GMT

CBS 2 Most Popular Pages Apr 17, 2008 5:31 am US/Central | | E-mail This PageBulls Wrap Up Season By Trouncing Raptors| Bulls Wrap Up Season By Trouncing RaptorsBut Toronto Gets To Go To The PlayoffsCHICAGO (AP) ? Long after the final buzzer sounded, Ben Gordon was waiting for reality to hit. He expects it to smack him now that this dismal season is over and the Chicago Bulls are playoff spectators...

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Noah named CDW/Sony Notebooks Player of the Month (NBA.com: Bobcats News)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:09:07 GMT

April 16, 2008 – has been named the Bulls CDW/Sony Notebooks Player of the Month for April. The 6-11, 232-pound forward is the season’s sixth and final winner of the monthly award, joining Andrés Nocioni (November), Ben Gordon (December), Joe Smith (January), Thabo Sefolosha (February) and Drew Gooden (March).Noah has started all eight of his April appearances and posted averages of 10.4 ppg,...

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After 82 games, it’s all even (Arsenalist)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:49:08 GMT

Toronto Raptors 97, Chicago Bulls 107 The bench got some big time run in meaningless game #82 but couldn’t pull it out in Chicago as the Bulls ended their miserable season amid speculation of a coaching change along with some very awkward contract talks coming up with Luol Deng and Ben Gordon. The Raptors end [...]

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Aaron Gray: Sadly, the Chicago Bulls' Best Hope (Rumors and Rants)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:17:00 GMT

... the East this year? Where did they go? Truth is, the core is still there. Guys like Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Tyrus Thomas and Chris Duhon are all still main parts. As it turns out, they're just not as good as everyone thought or hoped. The one noticeable difference, of course, is Ben Wallace got shipped off in some trade that mattered to me for one day. Note: His jersey T-shirts...

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Sir Charles on the Bulls: 'Y'all In Trouble' (Foul Balls)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMT

... When you think about the Bulls, you don't even know who their best player is."When [Luol Deng and Ben Gordon] turn down $10 million to $12 million [per year], I'm like, 'Are you kidding me?' " he said. "First of all, that's highway robbery if you get that much money. They're just good players, not great players."If you offer a good player $10 million a year, he should get a pen as fast as...

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