Bulls still looking

The Raptors deny they are going to move Chris Bosh. The Suns have been reported to be holding on to Amare Stoudemire. WSCR reports the Bulls will try to “sweeten the pot” to entice a deal. Terry Boers’ sources say Brad Miller could be an option. Other names like Chris Kaman could be the back up plan according to Mike McGraw.

As I’ve written before, the best hope for a Bulls trade may be the bad economy. Sports Business Journal reported that 15 teams are looking to borrow money from the league to help cover operating losses. As long as teams are losing money, the Bulls may be able to pick up a bargain in a salary dump.

The most attractive option is probably Clippers center Chris Kaman, who is signed for three more years at $10.4, $11.3 and $12.2 million. Kaman’s been out since November with plantar fascitis, but is a strong defender and averaged 15.7 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks last season.

Philadelphia’s Sam Dalembert is available and Washington’s Antawn Jamison has come up in rumors. There are bound to be more players mentioned before the deadline expires on Thursday at 2 p.m. Central time.

I saw a rumor tonight about the Bulls talking with Minnesota about Kirk Hinrich. I can almost guarantee they will not trade Hinrich for expiring contracts, though.

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