Re-Dedication and new ideas

Back to the basics.

After a long hiatus, due to graduation, jobs, job searching, failing, and back to work in the summer, it's been a 9 months since the last post.

We all know what happened in the past year, Bulls taking the Celtics to the brink it what is surely a classic series, even if it was in the first round. The overtimes, the clutch shots, it was fun--even in the losing effort. With such a great end, can this be a great beginning? We certainly have plenty to work with.

1. Derrick Rose--ROY, now All-Star? With hard work, dedication, defensive studying, he certainly has all the tools to be.

2. Ben who? Gordon decided to take his check to Detroit with Rip, Tayshaun, and Stuckey. How will he fit in the offense? Talks of him coming off the bench are there, so how is this an upgrade Ben? Can't hate for him getting his--that being money--but I don't see this being a good fit for the now evolving Pistons.

3. J. Noah--There are reports he's gotten swoll ( that being muscular). About 10lbs of muscle. Better finishing on the offensive end and no more getting pushed out of the paint will make Noah a real deal center piece.

4. Hinrich/Deng/Salmons. This rotation with rookie James Johnson can be a good one. Defense and size are there. Upgrade with a shooter, and it's even better.

5. Trades? Plethora of options, but takers? With the future cap expected to drop, this will effect the vaunted 2010 free agent pool.

Thoughts?