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The Bulls and Heat are reportedly pursuing C Joel Przybilla, hoping to lure the 11-year pro away from retirement.
This certainly won't be the most important battle between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls in the 2011-2012 season, but it may have a say in deciding regular season and/or playoff games somewhere down the line. Free agent center Joel Przybilla is still weighing whether to sign with the Bulls or the Heat, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
Joel Przybilla update: He's still deliberating between Bulls and Heat. Decision was expected by now but he's still weighing his options
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 6, 2012
Przybilla averages only four points and six rebounds per game for his career, and has only played in 66 games over the last three seasons, but seven footers don't grow on trees, and thus the two best teams in the Eastern Conference are hot on his tail.
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The latest from Chis Mannix of Sports Illustrated indicates that the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are both pursuing veteran center Joel Przybilla:
Source says Joel Przybilla still weighing offers from Heat, Bulls. No decision yet.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) February 3, 2012
Przybilla played for both the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Bobcats in the 2010-11 season, playing primarily off the bench. The 7'1" center has played well through his 11-year career, averaging 7.2 points and 11.3 rebounds per 36 minutes.
The Heat were also reportedly targeting Kenyon Martin, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Joel Pryzbilla To Sign With Portland Blazers, According To Report
After a few weeks of waiting, free agent center Joel Pryzbilla has chosen to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports. It had been rumored that the center was primarily selecting between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, but it appears that he's decided to go west.
Pryzbilla, 32, hasn't played yet this season after splitting last season between Portland and the Charlotte Bobcats. Drafted by Milwaukee with the ninth overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, he joined Portland in 2004 and didn't leave until being traded to Charlotte last year.
Standing at 7-foot-1, he's the prototypical center that clogs up the post, offering rebounding and defense but little to nothing in terms of offensive skills. He's started at least nine games in each of his 11 NBA seasons, but he's averaged just four points per game in his career.
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Feb 22 3:16p by Satchel Price