Portland was offered Pau Gasol for LaMarcus Aldridge, Sergio Rodriguez and Jamaal Magloire's expiring contract, according to New York Post beat writer Peter Vescey.
Vescey writes that it's unknown whether the Trail Blazers are receptive, or even if a counteroffer was solicited.
The Bulls still appear to be the most likely destination for Gasol, mainly due to their many desirable, exchangeable pieces.
Vescey believes the Bulls must include one of Luol Deng or Ben Gordon as a key piece, plus one of Andres Nocioni, Kirk Hinrich, Tyrus Thomas or Thabo Sefolosha in addition in addition to a first-rounder in the '08 or '09 draft, not this June. Hakim Warrick would also be included from Memphis' end.
"Jerry definitely thinks he can get what he wants from Chicago," underlines an executive familiar with the proceedings.
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Ben Wallace's knee is improving every day and, according to the Chicago Tribune, he may be back in the lineup on Wednesday when the Bulls meet the Clippers in Los Angeles.
Athletic trainer Fred Tedeschi said Monday the team's initial fears of a hyperextension and sprained left knee weren't realized.
Instead, Wallace suffered a contusion to his tendon below the knee when Heat forward Udonis Haslem's head struck Wallace's leg.
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The Chicago Bulls’ Ben Gordon and the Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 22, through Sunday, Jan. 28.
Gordon averaged 26.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in helping Chicago to a 3-1 week. He scored 34 points and added seven assists and six rebounds in Chicago’s 100-97 win over Miami on Jan. 27, and topped the 30-point mark two other times last week – Jan. 30 vs. Dallas and Jan. 22 at Indiana.
Nash, who also won the award last week and the week of Dec. 11, averaged 22.5 points, a league-best 14.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds in helping Phoenix extend its winning streak to a franchise-record 17 games with a 4-0 week on the road. He registered 18 points, 16 assists and a season-high six rebounds in the Suns’ 98-90 win at Milwaukee on Jan. 26, and notched at least 14 assists in all four games last week.
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Bulls Jan 2007 Archive
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Rocky Mountain News | Jan 28, 2007
Ben Wallace's MRI on his left knee revealed no structural damage after a collision with Miami’s Udonis Haslem.
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Yahoo! | Jan 28, 2007
Chicago Bulls star Andres Nocioni has admitted uncertainty over his contract could prevent him from playing for Argentina at this summer's Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas.
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Sports Illustrated | Jan 28, 2007
Ben Wallace is listed as day to day after going down with a left knee sprain late in the Bulls' win over Miami
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Dallas Morning News | Jan 26, 2007
The Dallas Mavericks are not necessarily seeking a trade, but if P.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 25, 2007
Bulls coach Scott Skiles denied a published report the Bulls already had offered Ben Gordon to the Grizzlies as part of the Pau Gasol talks
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 25, 2007
Ben Wallace's back-to-back inactive fourth quarters have been circumstantial, not conspiratorial.
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Daily Southtown | Jan 24, 2007
Could Ben Gordon, P.J. Brown and a first round draft pick be enough to land Pau Gasol?
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Memphis Commercial Appeal | Jan 24, 2007
Before the Hawks game, Bulls general manager John Paxson spoke to reporters about potential trades.
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Daily Southtown | Jan 23, 2007
Luol Deng and Ben Gordon were the subject of trade rumors on Monday, but the former Duke forward tried to downplay the significance.
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Commercial Appeal | Jan 22, 2007
"If we trade Pau we're looking to substantially improve the team for the future or we would be looking to get more picks in this draft," owner Michael Heisley said.
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New York Post | Jan 21, 2007
Sources tell the New York Post that Pau Gasol has asked for a trade to a playoff contender.
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Daily Southtown | Jan 18, 2007
Martynas Andriuskevicius is scheduled to be re-examined on Thursday and he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and hopes to play again this season.
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Press Release | Jan 15, 2007
The Chicago Bulls have placed guard Chris Duhon on the Inactive List for today’s game versus San Antonio for violation of team policy.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 15, 2007
One month after P.
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Yahoo! | Jan 14, 2007
Ben Gordon scored 24 points and Luol Deng added 18 as the Chicago Bulls beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-66 on Saturday night.
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Press Release | Jan 13, 2007
Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended for one game without pay for elbowing New Jersey’s Mikki Moore in the head, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
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East Valley Tribune | Jan 12, 2007
Teams such as the Lakers, Chicago and New Jersey are possible landing spots for Bobcats forward Melvin Ely, according to the East Valley Tribune, although Chris Webber’s sudden availability will slow the market.
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Yahoo! | Jan 9, 2007
Tracy McGrady was tired, tight, and couldn't shake his defender.
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Yahoo! | Jan 6, 2007
Ben Wallace delivered the type of performance the Bulls envisioned when they signed him to a four-year, $60 million contract.
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ESPN | Jan 6, 2007
Ben Wallace figures the emotions will tug at him like an aggressive defender.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 5, 2007
Sources say the Nets and Bulls had exploratory trade discussions centering around Richard Jefferson.
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Arizona Republic | Jan 3, 2007
Thabo Sefolosha wasn't unstoppable like Ben Gordon.
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ESPN | Jan 3, 2007
Leandro Barbosa hit a 3-pointer with 1.
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AP | Jan 2, 2007
Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich was inactive for the second consecutive game because of a strained groin, sitting out Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.
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ESPN | Jan 2, 2007
Chicago Bulls prospect Martynas Andriuskevicius, knocked unconscious during a practice fight Dec.