Items by Michael Mitchell

Howard’s Play, Athleticism Defies Logic

Published: February 19, 2009

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Dwight Howard talked with Hoops Addict hours before defending his dunk title on All-Star weekend, blending competitiveness with punchlines.


Stoudemire A Great Fit For Chicago

Published: February 9, 2009

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It’s time for John Paxson to depart from his rebuilding and roll the dice on a bona-fide big-man in Amar’e Stoudemire before the trade deadline.


Who Are These Chicago Bulls?

Published: February 5, 2009

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The trade deadline is near and the Bulls have little that teams want. Role-players are not stars. I have a hunch that Kirk Hinrich will be moved since he has a declining contract and is still a better-than average point guard and defender.


A Little Dose Of The Clippers Can Cure The January Blues

Published: January 29, 2009

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The L.A. Clippers need to start over…again. Marcus Camby should be ready to move by trade deadline, Chris Kaman, maybe even Baron Davis. It’s a mess in Los Angeles.


Gordon Fined By Del Negro

Published: January 22, 2009

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NBA egos are fragile–even ones that don’t appear to be inflamed like Ben Gordon.
Gordon, the soft-spoken and poker-faced scorer for the Bulls, was fined by Vinny Del Negro on Thursday for undisclosed reasons. According to 670thescore.com, Gordon was seen waving a piece of paper, shouting expletives.
This comes after Del Negro fined Tyrus Thomas and Larry [...]


Speculation Is A Sophisticated Word For Guessing

Published: January 22, 2009

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Bulls GM John Paxson attempted to soothe impatient Bulls’ fans on Wednesday with words that remind how far off this franchise is from winning a title.


Bulls Continue To Struggle

Published: January 19, 2009

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The Chicago Bulls fell to the New York Knicks 102-98 on Martin Luther King Day, and it was another game where they failed to take advantage of matchups.


Guarding LeBron James Isn’t Easy

Published: January 17, 2009

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If we learned anything on Thursday night, it is the Bulls are capable of winning games on defense, and Luol Deng is not as inept as it as we thought.


All-Star Fan Voting Needs To Change

Published: January 3, 2009

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Sports are not immune to democracy’s shortcomings. Commissioners want to show their appreciation for fans and give them weight by choosing the starters for the all-star games, but aside from winning a championship, isn’t an all-star bid among the greatest honors a player could earn?


Bulls Defensive Woes Continue

Published: December 31, 2008

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Vinny Del Negro, the guy who earned a head coaching job in the third largest basketball market in the NBA with as much experience as a zealous intern, does seem like a guy with a plan. No one saying it’s a good plan–but it’s a plan.


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