Scenarios if Bulls draft Michael Beasley
As we discussed in the article about the possible moves if the Bulls decided to draft Derrick Rose, the same applies if they decide to go with Michael Beasley. Whomever the Bulls decide to draft, there is likely to be some moves made. Beasley is said by some scouts to be an ‘elbow man.’ These players typically start at the corner of the foul line, and either step back and take a shot or drive the lane. Dirk Nowitzki is the NBA’s best ‘elbow man’ and Carlos Boozer and David West are two other greats. The Bulls already have several forwards. If the Bulls do go with Beasley, there are some moves that could be made.
The Bulls were originally destined for the number 9 pick in this years draft, were a few good point guards would have been available, including Longhorn’s D.J. Augustin. If they go with Beasley, they will have to make other moves to improve the point guard position. The point guards position is already full though, so what would be the best option, is to attempt to move a forward and a point guard in a package for a better point guard.
Baron Davis is one man who may become available. He is due $17.1 million next season, and will become an unrestricted free agent after the season. Davis’ history of injuries is a red flag. Davis played in all 82 games last season, but missed at least 15 each other to previous five years as reported by the Daily Herald. He is only 29 years old though, and is a great leader when healthy.
Another point guard who may be available is Raptor’s T.J. Ford. The Raptor’s will likely choose between Ford or Jose Calderon as their future point. To get Calderon it would probably take Ben Gordon, but Ford could be traded for Andres Nocioni, who would be a good fit for their roster.
Memphis’ point Kyle Lowry also could become available. Lowry outplayed rookie Mike Conely for the most part last season. Lowry’s small contract of only $1.2 million next year will make it hard to make a deal happen. The Daily Herald also came up with an interesting trade offer of Hinrich or Gordon, plus Thomas, for Lowry, Mike Miller and Hakim Warrick. This is a very interesting trade, as it would add some needed help the Bulls back court.
Even if the Bulls decide to go with Beasley and stick with the current roster, a team that still has a lot of potential would have even more. A starting line up of:
- Hinrich at PG
- Gordon at SG
- Deng at SF
- Beasley at PF
- Noah at C
could be a very dominating force. With Hughes, Thomas, Gooden, Nocioni and Sefolosha coming of the bench would be a very deep team.
Either way the Bulls go in this years draft, the team will definitely be upgraded nicely.
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