NBA Free Agent Rumors: LeBron James, Chris Bosh Leaning Towards Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls' fans have an extraordinary reason to celebrate.
According to a New York Times report, an anonymous NBA executive stated that LeBron James and Chris Bosh signing with the Chicago Bulls is a "done deal."
If this move happens, the Bulls would most likely be regular NBA championship contenders for many years to come.
With a nucleus that would include Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James, assuming that James and Bosh sign with Chicago, the Bulls would consistently be considered the frontrunners in a relatively weak Eastern Conference.
These acquisitions would finally solve the Bulls' power forward problems. Bosh would replace Taj Gibson as the starting power forward. In addition, the Bulls would have an established small forward in LeBron James, which would also take the pressure off Derrick Rose to produce superhuman numbers every night.
This Bulls' team could rival the Lakers supporting cast if this "done deal" rings true come July 1.
This would be Chicago's projected starting lineup if James and Bosh indeed sign with the team:
PG: Derrick Rose
SG: Ronald Murray
SF: LeBron James
PF: Chris Bosh
C: Joakim Noah
The one glaring weakness in that starting five is Ronald Murray at the shooting guard position. But that weakness could easily be taken care of with a little help from the plethora of elite shooting guards participating in the 2010 free agency period (Joe Johnson would be one option).
If the Chicago Bulls take care of that weakness, they would easily be one of the elite teams in the NBA.
So to all Chicago Bulls' fans, it is now a waiting game at this point. But judging by the recent news surrounding the free agency period, it looks like you have the ultimate two-for-one deal at your fingertips.
