Paxson Does Good
After years of questionable moves, John Paxson has finally made a solid move. In dealing Andrew Nocioni and Drew Gooden for John Salmons and Brad Miller, Paxson gives the Bulls a shot at making the playoffs (while also dumping the worst beard in the NBA).
Salmons is a solid role player and his defense and three point shooting ability will be great complements to Derrick Rose. Brad Miller is the best center the Bulls have had since... Brad Miller. A lineup of Miller, Ty Thomas, Luol Deng, Salmons, and Rose should be enough to move the Bulls over the injury plagued Bucks and the Nets to grab the 8th spot.
Even better, the Bulls get Miller's contract which is an expiring deal next season so he could be a nice trade asset. Salmons actually makes less than Nocioni so the deal is really only helps the Kings financially next year. After that, they'd have been better off standing pat. I find it hard to believe that they couldn't find a better deal but this is the NBA, anything is possible.
It's a step in the right direction for the Bulls (if not the giant leap many fans had hoped for) but given their recent management struggles, Chicago fans should be thrilled with even the slightest step forward.
