Tyrus Thomas Dealt to the Bobcats in Exchange for Murray, Law, and 1st Rounder
The Bobcats were looking for front court help and it looks as though they’re going to get it. Charlotte will be shipping the expiring 
contracts of Flip Murray and Acie Law (in addition to a first round pick) to Chicago for Tyrus Thomas. The Bobcats are currently in the playoff hunt, and were looking for front court stability to put their team over the top.
Chicago has a solid young core as well, but they are trying to remain in the playoff hunt, while also positioning themselves nicely for the offseason. They hope to acquire a big name player such as Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade.
Murry could definitely help fill the void left by John Salmons as he is known for being a steady defender and being able to drop points in bunches off of the bench.
The deal has not been finalized but it will be by the deadline. Keep it locked here for the latest on this deal.
-G
What a great and balanced trade. It really does help both teams equally.
Nice job by both organizations.
I’m not so sure about this one. Flip has been solid for this team, he’s that hard nose player that they need. Tyrus Thomas has been a flop for the last 3 years and I’m not so sure I see any improvement in the near future; in addition to that they lose a first rounder which may be a good pick if they don’t make the playoffs.
I guess it will help both teams, but I don’t like the trade for those reasons.
I understand your view point, but Tyrus Thomas started playing well last year in the playoffs and in the beginning of this year. The Bulls developed Taj Gibson while he was injured, which made Thomas expendable.
The Bulls get rid of Salmons and upgrade with a pure scorer in Murray.
A solid addition by both squads.
As a Bulls fan, I do not like this trade. The Bulls are now littered with under 6’4″ guards. Giving up a contributing power forward for 2 MORE short guards is stupid. Thomas was gone after the season anyway, and the pick isn’t likely to be amazing. This trade just perpetuates a Guard log jam and thins out an already thin front line. Trading Thomas for a SF would have been ideal. Don’t get clever and try to say Devin Brown or Hakeem Warrick can play SF. That’s just silly. One is too small, the other is an offensive liabilty at the 3.
Depth Chart
PG – Rose, Pargo, LawIV, Hunter
SG – Hinrich, Brown, Flip to My Lou
SF – Deng and…..
PF – Taj, Hakeem Warrick, James “I should be in the UFC” Johnson
C – Noah, Miller
INJ – Joe Alexander, Jerome “YEAH I’M STILL ALIVE” James
First, I agree with Mike whole-heartedly from an on court perspective.
But, Tyrus Thomas was dealt so the Bulls wouldn’t have to worry about his restricted free agent status this next season…meanwhile getting two expiring contracts and a first rounder in return.
The Bulls are doing what the Nets came into the season trying to do, which was make the playoffs with a young core, while awaiting the summer to sign a superstar to take them to the next level. Wade, anyone?
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