Big Bulls trade this season (By Sam Smith)

I like the trade of Gray for Brown, but just want some clarification. Do you think the trade:

A. Guarantees that Hinrick and or Salmons get traded before the deadline. B. Provides insurance in case a trade happens. C. Simply strengthens the bench till the end of the season. D. Was done so Gray could go to a club where he can be a solid starter and contributor If that last one is the answer, then please let other teams know that we have some other fresh legs in Hunter that we would be willing to sacrifice for some other tired starter!

Jonathan Ramirez

Sam: I go with A and B mostly and some C. Hey, point A to B to C. It’s an insurance move when the Bulls make a move as they’ve got to, as I’ve reiterated, move another contract for an expiring deal for more cap space. I know the Bulls are considered perhaps a dozen different scenarios, so I don’t get into it much because it changes from day to day. I heard of one big deal they had a few weeks ago—and when I say big I mean more in quality than quality—but both teams added more terms and preferred to wait until closer to the deadline. But what it does tell me is there are things the Bulls believe they can do, so now are just waiting to see if something better comes along. The keys for this trading season are when McGrady moves and then if Stoudemire does and perhaps Bosh.