SB Nation Chicago - Report: Ime Udoka Works Out With Bullshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2010-09-23T11:39:48-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13260622010-09-23T11:39:48-05:002010-09-23T11:39:48-05:00Veteran Forward Ime Udoka Works Out With Bulls
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<p>K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune <a href="http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/09/bulls-look-at-veteran-swingman-udoka.html" target="new">reports</a> that six-year veteran Ime Udoka worked out for the Bulls yesterday at the team's practice facility." No contract offer was made," Johnson writes, "but it's possible Udoka, who spent last season with the Kings, could secure a training camp invitation." </p>
<p>Udoka fits the "three-and-d" small forward role most famously filled by Bruce Bowen, the former San Antonio Spur. A solid perimeter defender, Udoka can hit the open three-pointer on occasion, a sorely needed skill for Chicago. It is worrisome, though, that his three-point shooting has tumbled in each of the last four seasons, from a high of 40.6 percent in 2006/07 to an unseemly 28.6 percent last season.</p>
<p>The Bulls have 12 players under contract and have invited two more to training camp.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2010/9/23/1706260/ime-udoka-bulls-workout-training-camp-nba-free-agentEvan Dunlap2010-09-21T20:21:40-05:002010-09-21T20:21:40-05:00Report: Chicago Bulls Sign Brian Scalabrine To Non-Guaranteed Contract
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<p>Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports <a href="http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/25168647244" target="new">reports on Twitter</a> that former Boston Celtic big man Brian Scalabrine has signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls.</p>
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<div class="bbpBox25168647244"><p class="bbpTweet">Brian Scalabrine has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with Chicago, a league source tells Y! He’s considered a good bet to make roster.<span class="timestamp"><a title="Wed Sep 22 00:58:47 +0000 2010" href="http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/25168647244">less than a minute ago</a> via web</span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA"><img src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/612805511/butler_gym_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA">Adrian Wojnarowski</a></strong><br>WojYahooNBA</span></span></p></div>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/9/21/1703107/brian-scalabrine-chicago-bulls-contract-training-campBen Golliver2010-08-06T17:41:39-05:002010-08-06T17:41:39-05:00Report: Bulls Sign NBA Veteran Keith Bogans
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<p>The Chicago Bulls were reportedly very close to trading for Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rudy Fernandez in a deal that was expected to be finalized by the beginning of next week.</p>
<p>Chicago added a different shooting guard Friday, however, as <a href="http://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/20502247505" target="new"><span class="caps">NBA</span>.com’s David Aldridge reports</a> they’ve come to a two-year deal with Keith Bogans.</p>
<p>Bogans, a seven-year <span class="caps">NBA</span> pro who played last year with the San Antonio Spurs, reportedly has the second year of this contract partially guaranteed.</p>
<p>With the Spurs last season, he averaged 4.4 points in 19.7 minutes per game.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/6/1610130/report-bulls-sign-nba-veteranScott Schroeder2010-08-06T11:12:25-05:002010-08-06T11:12:25-05:00Report: Rudy Fernandez Says Eastern Conference 'Seems Very Attractive'
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<p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/pacorabadan/status/20459930341" target="new">a Twitter message</a> from Madrid-based sportswriter Francisco Rabadan, swingman Rudy Fernandez wants the Portland Trail Blazers to deal him to an Eastern Conference team, though he would not specify whether the Chicago Bulls were among his preferred destinations. Here’s the original message:</p>
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<p>he hablado con rudy esta mañana. no sabe nada de su posible traspaso a chicago, pero me da una pista: “el este me parece muy atractivo”</p>
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<p>According to my very basic Spanish education, that translates to:</p>
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<p>I spoke with Rudy this morning. He doesn’t know anything about his possible trade to Chicago, but he gave me a clue: “the East seems very attractive to me.”</p>
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<p>Yesterday, our own Ben Golliver <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/28/1593706/rudy-fernandez-trade-chicago-bulls-portland-blazers">noted</a> that “nothing is imminent” with regard to Fernandez winding up in Chicago. And Al Yellon <a href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/5/1607463/rudy-fernandez-may-be-a-bull-next-week" target="new">followed up</a> with a report that said Portland and Chicago might strike a deal by Monday. But with the Knicks <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/8/5/1607575/roger-mason-jr-knicks-free-agency" target="new">signing</a> Roger Mason and the Celtics running out of money and roster spots, Chicago appears to be the most likely destination for Fernandez, if Portland can stomach receiving only combo forward James Johnson and potentially a draft pick in return for their reserve shooting specialist.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/6/1609082/rudy-fernandez-bulls-trail-blazers-trade-rumorEvan Dunlap2010-08-05T15:08:26-05:002010-08-05T15:08:26-05:00Rudy Fernandez May Be A Bull Next Week
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<p>Via <a href="http://www.theknicksblog.com/2010/08/05/fernandez-to-chicago-sounds-likely/" target="_blank">The Knicks Blog</a> and tweeted by writer Tommy Dee:</p>
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<p>Source says a deal with Rudy Fernandez and the Bulls could be done by monday. James Johnson to portland but blaz want a draft pick as well.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/8/5/1607463/rudy-fernandez-may-be-a-bull-next-weekAl Yellon2010-07-28T21:33:03-05:002010-07-28T21:33:03-05:00Report: Rudy Fernandez Trade Isn't Imminent
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<p>As <a target="new" href="http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/27/1591720/rudy-fernandez-chicago-bullstrade-rumor">we noted earlier</a>, the Chicago Bulls are in the running for Portland guard Rudy Fernandez. Blazers beat writer Brian T. Smith tweets that <a target="new" href="http://twitter.com/blazerbanter">“nothing is imminent.”</a></p>
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<p>No “substantial” new info regarding Fernandez and Blazers during last week. “Nothing has changed,” source close to Fernandez says.</p>
<p>Does Fernandez want to be moved? Yes. Are Blazers exploring options? Yes. But there has not been an “ultimatum” delivered, sources say.</p>
<p>Blazers and Fernandez are closer and more on same page than they are apart. Source close to Fernandez describes situation as “symbiotic.”</p>
<p>It’s evident the relationship is not working and it’s time for a “divorce,” source says. However, dialogue is open and nothing has changed.</p>
<p>Blazers are exploring trade options for Fernandez. But this has been going on for more than a month, and nothing is imminent.</p>
<p>Blazers are open to trading Fernandez, but they are still in the driver’s seat and do not feel pressured to make a trade.</p>
<p>Moreover, there’s no guarantee Fernandez will soon be moved. Blazers could hold on to him and use him in a package deal.</p>
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<p>Jason Quick, the writer who originally said Fernandez was being actively shopped, <a target="new" href="http://twitter.com/jwquick/statuses/19769635714">has backed off slightly</a>.</p>
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<p>Rudy trade talks likely on back burner until Sunday. GM Cho tells agent Andy Miller he will meet w/coach McMillan in Vegas on Sun to discuss</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/28/1593706/rudy-fernandez-trade-chicago-bulls-portland-blazersBen Golliver2010-07-28T11:41:08-05:002010-07-28T11:41:08-05:00Bulls, Looking For Guard Help, Interested In Keith Bogans, Eddie House And Roger Mason
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<p>K.C. Johnson <a target="new" href="http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/bulls-in-trade-talks-with-blazers-for-fernandez.html">reports</a> that the Chicago Bulls are indeed interested in obtaining disgruntled 3-point marksman Rudy Fernandez from the Portland Trail Blazers, but also that they’re evaluating a trio of free agents to help their 3-point shooting. Keith Bogans, Eddie House and Roger Mason are the targets.</p>
<p>Bogans and Mason spent last season with the San Antonio Spurs, shooting 35.7 percent and 33.3 percent from long range, respectively. They’re essentially the same age, with Bogans already turning 30 and Mason due to celebrate his 30th in late September. In addition to being shooters, each has a solid, if unspectacular, reputation on the defensive end.</p>
<p>House, 32, has more experience and is a more distinguished shooter, connecting on 39.0 percent of his 3-point attempts during his career, which ranks 49th on the NBA’s <a target="new" href="http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_pct_career.html">all-time list</a>. He can play either guard spot, but will not add much on the defensive end. He played for Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau in Boston, when Thibodeau was the Celtics’ lead assistant.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/28/1592423/bulls-keith-bogans-eddie-house-roger-mason-nba-free-agentEvan Dunlap2010-07-27T23:08:48-05:002010-07-27T23:08:48-05:00Are The Bulls Making A Play For Rudy Fernandez?
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<p>Jason Quick of The Oregonian writes that Portland Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez is being <a href="http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/07/trail_blazers_looking_for_a_fa.html" target="new">actively shopped</a> by the team.</p>
<p><a href="http://twitter.com/jwquick/status/19707105915" target="new">On twitter</a>, Quick reports that the Chicago Bulls are one of three teams on Fernandez’s short list of destinations, which also includes the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/7/27/1591720/rudy-fernandez-chicago-bullstrade-rumorBen Golliver