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Do you think Joakim Noah will be better next year? Have we seen the best of Noah? What your thoughts?
Victor Soriano
By Sami: It’s hard to say if we’ve seen the best of Noah. Hoiberg praised Noah and said he was a perfect fit in his offense. Thibodeau’s system required a lot of grinding out with almost no rest. Noah wasn’t able come back 100% after his knee surgery. We could see Hoiberg use Noah in different ways which will increase his longevity. Not sure if his best basketball is ahead of him since he was nearly a triple-double machine two seasons ago, but he won’t be as bad as last year.
Do you think Hoiberg will put Tony Snell in the starting lineup?
Donte Brown
By Sami: I would love to see Snell as our starting Small Forward. Besides his streaky shooting, Tony Snell lacked confidence last year. Snell could be a perfect 3 & D guy. Which by all accounts is a perfect sit for Hoiberg’s system. I wouldn’t mind seeing Dunleavy as the stating SF again, but I think changing the lineup could do the Bulls wonders.
Do you think Fred Hoiberg can bring title to the Bulls and do you think Jimmy will leave in the free agency?
Frank Reboletti
By Sami: I’m excited about Fred Hoiberg. I’m not saying he’ll walk in and win a title. That’s unfair expectations for anyone. However, Hoiberg’s system has been proven successful. I’m not sure if the current roster fits his system perfectly, but his system has been proven successful so I do believe he can win a title. Jimmy isn’t going anywhere. Bulls can and will match any offer Butler receives.
Why would Jimmy Buckets sign a short deal? Do you think he’s really going to LA?
Antonio Esparza
By Sami: Jimmy wants a short-term deal so he can be eligible for 2018 free-agency where he can get paid the big bucks. New salary cap means bigger payday. He’s not going to LA, at least not this summer. Bulls will match any offer he receives.
This what I think Bulls should do trade both Noah and Taj to Denver for Faried and Danilo. Then use money to sign Mathews and resign butler. A starting lineup rose, mathews,butler, Faried and gasol. Bench of mirotic, danilo, snell, McDermott, bulls 22nd pick and sign backup center and fill in. What do you think?
Daniel Niesen
By Sami: Only way that can happen is if you go on 2K and remove salary cap option and force opponents to make the trade. In a perfect world that would a great roster adjustment, especially since Hoiberg could really use 3-point shooters like Matthews and Danilo. But, let’s be real here. Denver has no use for Noah and Taj. Matthews is not only coming off a major injury, but he’s asking for $15 million annual income. The money isn’t there. But, it is a nice idea.
