The reason no one is saying much about him is because the Kings are expected to match any offer he recieves, since he is a restricted free agent and they have the money to burn.

It’s Luc Mbah a Moute IMO. His ability to defend various postiions and do it well cannot be overlooked. He will definitely provide for a team in need of a guy who isn’t afraid to do the dirty wok.

Nick Young!!!!score score and score!!!!

 Rodney Stucky if someone will play him at the 2.

Jeff Green or Rodney Stuckey.

Both have been somewhat forgotten considering their versatility and proven abilities.

 Nick Young is. If he can go to a contending team that just needs a scorer and already plays great D (cough, cough, BULLS……cough) he will have more value than the rest of the SG FAs. He’s got more youth than the rest of the top FA at the SG spot too.

 But nick young doesn’t play any defense jnixon, he won’t fit in Chicago. Lol. Chicago and nick young is a match made in heaven. If you think Derrick rose, Carlos boozer, and joakim Noah not to mention coach thibs would let this guy come in and coast on defense, you are insane. The defensive culture in chicago is set and anyone that comes in will at least try on defense. All this affalo talk is silly, he is an upgraded bogans but he can’t create. Chicago needs a scorer sooo bad it’s not funny. Nick young all the way.

 Rodney Stuckey if he can learn how to shoot the 3 ball

 I never said that he would be allowed to coast on D. He would just have to buy in to the team D strategy the Bulls already have in place, and that’s not that hard to do given the rest of team already has bought in. His ability to create his own shot would be a welcomed addition, and all he’d have to do is just try to play team D. Jamal Crawford was the same way before he played for the Hawks, and he at least somewhat bought in to the Hawks defensive scheme

If he’s allowed to come back at the deadline for Veteran Signings he could be a sleeper Championship signee

Theirs very few players long term I like more than Marcus Thornton. To me this guy has everything capable of becoming the next Dwyane Wade. Now the comparison may shock some especially considered by most to not even be now the teams 2nd or even 3rd option he’s legit.

I got to watch a lot of Kings Basketball last season and have followed Marucs since his he was on Jim Calhouns radar. After playing two years of JUCO Ball he eventually went to lsu before taking his talents to the NBA. Marcus is fearless when he shoots it’s almost cold blooded with his shot selection and while his consistincensy could improve his minutes reflect his offensive production.

He’s a more than capable point guard who in college only turned the ball over on 9% of his posessions.While I do believe he will start the season on the bench for the kings in a move to showcase Jimmer and draw local attention to a dwindling fan base on an up and coming franchise he will be starting before valentines day wether it’s Jimmer not living up to expectations or Tyreke Evans and the case of Plantiar Faciatias. The same injury that plauged Yao Mings career and for any Fantasy Footballers out there who drafted Antonio Gates up until week 10 he pretty much costed you season. In Basketball this injury is much worse than to those who play Baseball or Football because of the constant fast pace and lateral movement on the court. We just saw Brandon Roy announce his retirement before his 28th Birthday and I’m here to tell you theirs a strong chance we could be saying the same out of Tyreke Evans before his big 30.

With the Chris Paul trade coming to light I think I can summarize why Marcus has gotten a bad break in the NBA.

– It was Chris Pauls team.

To many who watched the situation Marcus was critiziced for his lack their of defensive commitment and that offensivly he needed to if I can a track from lupe fiasco and "Dumb it Down" and let a star get his run. Marcus did learn however on the bench behind gutless players like Willie green and Marco Belinelli and it’s a lesson he’s taken back to Sacramento and will showcase this season.

– Why trade Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton if you knew Chris Paul wasnt coming back?

At the time I don’t think New Orleans did, but they gave way for Paul to have his team and his say. This created locker room problems between him and Marcus that eventually lead to his first benching and then trade out. Trading Marcus away was the worst thing the hornets could have done and hes going to make them pay for it. Instead of Signing marcus to a deal yesterday the Hornets had to deal with trading the very star that wanted their home grown talent removed from the franchise.

While Marcus may not be a household name to a lot of you yet he will be out producing his contract by next season. The kings stole him from the league and I myself was shocked hes not seeing 40-60 million even on a simulated season between his starts and 6th man aperances. This guy is no Ramon Sessions. He’s commited on both sides of the court and its a travesty the Chicago Bulls aren’t adding him for what the kings got him for.

I liked your post but the part about Thorton becoming the Next Wade…WTF have you been smoking, and can u send me some LOLOLOLOLOL

Yea man my work schedules insane right now. I acctually googled up John Bryant for a good laugh and came upon the story thread about him and got onto the forums again. But my hook up goes to me and says man this shits got orange hairs as long as dread locks, I died laughin and its been an adventure ever since haha

As for Marcus though go check out his numbers without Chris Paul and then without Tyreke Evans in the line up. He stepped in did work and kept two miniscule market teams competetive. At 4 years 33 million teams are gonna be shooting them selves in the leg for not taking a serious look at this guy. He’s instant offense which is something the Bulls lack on the perimeter. If they sign Rip Hamiliton today it’s a travesty for their franchise. The veteran presence they need is Jason Richardson who shot 46% last year on the field and still put solid 3 point shooting. He can penetrate the lane as good as anyone when he wants to be. You know that same guy on Golden State that shocked Don Nelson out of his job. He’s still got game and he’s here to prove it.

Another one I didnt like as far as free agency concerned was Thaddeus Young Resigning when you already have commited to Evan Turner. Maybe they really can’t find a suiter for Andre Iguodala yet and wanted to keep Young’s value at enough to where they could sign and trade him in that route. If he wanted money Clevand was his answer, but he decided to stay. He shot 56% from the field in limited time as a forward his cieling is only scratching the surface of where he should be.

 I don’t know what the Bulls infatuation with Afflalo is about, sheesh. He’s a good defender, but they already have players that play tough, gritty defense, and at some point, they need to bring in two-way players that can create their own shot. Young, Crawford, and J-Rich would be much better options.

I swear I think the same thing. Teams are IN LOVE with Arron Afflalo, and I understand that he is a good shooter and a very solid defender but Arron Afflalo does not solve anything for the Bulls. At all. They could get whatever he contributes by committee, from Bogans, Korver and Brewer.