Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have been one of my favorite teams for many years, but one thing that I dislike most about them is the fact that they never seem to pull the trigger on a big trade. I know that the Bulls went after the top tier free agents in the off season with Wade, LeBron, and Bosh. I was surprised that they actually had a very good chance of getting one of those three guys, but we all know that all three of them took their talents down to South Beach. After the Bulls lost out on them they went out and signed Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver, Keith Bogans, Kurt Thomas, and Ronnie Brewer. Huge upgrade to the team, but they have yet to be seen at full strength this entire season. The Bulls first lost Carlos Boozer for the first two months of the season and then once they got him back from his hand injury the Bulls then lost Joakim Noah. The Chicago Bulls are hoping to be back at full strength after the All Star break when Joakim Noah is expected to make his long awaited return. If you look at this Bulls team they have a fantastic record and have played really well together throughout the season with some key injuries. I just don't feel that the team they have out there now, even with Joakim Noah, is ready to compete for a championship. The biggest hole in the Bulls is the shooting guard position with Keith Bogans starting, the Bulls have been in a lot of trade talks involving Rudy Fernandez, Stephen Jackson, Richard "Rip" Hamilton, and even Carmelo Anthony. The Bulls have yet make a move on any of these guys, but the rumors are still lingering. I just feel that if the Bulls don't swing a deal before the deadline, that it will be better luck next season for them. Maybe they can sign a better shooting guard to pair with all star Derrick Rose, and then we could talk championship. For now though a second round exit in the playoffs looks to be what the Bulls season will turn in to.