Ben Wallace News

Everything that I’ve heard or read in the media about Luol Deng describes him as a polite, humble 23-year old kid. via MVN - Recent Articles

“Definitely that’s in the back of our mind”

For a Bulls team tired of getting stuck in the mud to start a season, the NBA schedule-makers could have picked a better place for them to open than the swamplands of New Jersey.

Call the Nets’ home court Continental Airlines Arena, the old name, or Izod Center, the new one. The Bulls simply call it something unprintable.

Not since April 17, 2001, when A.J. Guyton tossed in 24 points, have the Bulls defeated the Nets on the road, a span of 11 games.

That includes two crushing defeats last season. The Bulls somehow blew an 18-0 lead to lose 91-86 on Jan. 5. They then topped that with a 106-97 loss in the regular-season finale April 18 that cost them the Eastern Conference No. 2 seed. Read more

“This a growing team, growing into a veteran group of guys”

Once again, the Detroit Pistons will have the best starting five in the Eastern Conference. via Ann Arbor News

“We save millions on PR and pass the savings onto consumers”

Wearing his own clothing line — a Big Ben T-shirt and matching headband with a “BB” logo — Chicago Bull Ben Wallace sat at a table while thousands of fans waited patiently for their basketball superstar. via Beep!

“Knowing where we went last year, I think we could do a lot better”

The last time the expectations were this high, two guys named Jordan and Pippen were hoarding championships as if it were their birthright. via The Daily Illini

“I’m looking at what I’ve been doing the last few years and what I’m capable of doing the next couple of years”

Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) CHICAGO _ On the same day Luol Deng met one on one with John Paxson to talk more contract nuance than numbers, Ben Gordon disclosed Monday that he had his own private sit-down with … via Customer Interaction Solutions

“Whatever’s asked, I’m ready for, whether it’s to be in the starting lineup in place of Ben or if Ben comes back and I’m coming off the bench”

Even Saturday’s 2-hour, 45-minute practice couldn’t solve the Bulls’ starting lineup puzzle because coach Scott Skiles still doesn’t know what pieces he will have Wednesday against the Nets. via Detroit Free Press

His name is trash in Colorado, where he was tried for rape and is considered guilty by a populace oblivious that the charge was dropped. via Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Bulls Ben Wallace, NBA All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year, at 5 p.m. Monday will be visiting Randhurst Shopping Center in Mount Prospect. via Daily Herald

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah and center Ben Wallace are both out indefinitely, as the team released in its injury report Friday. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

David Stern acknowledged Thursday more than half of his 56 referees had violated NBA policies about casino gambling but said none will be punished because he believed the rules were outdated. via Detroit News

Chicago Bulls centre Ben Wallace was helped off the court after injuring his left ankle late in the second quarter in a pre-season game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. via Slam Sports

Gilbert Arenas, seen here defending Pistons guard Jarvis Hayes, believes Detroit will struggle without a consistent scoring threat at center. via Detroit Pistons Full-Court Press - ML…

“The day before the first game, the starting shooting guard steps on my foot and then I get to start in his position. It gave me an opportunity.”

Before the Bulls elected team captains Wednesday, coach Scott Skiles asked which players were interested in running for the office. via Daily Herald

Issue date: 10/24/07 Section: Sports The Bulls had the chance to trade for All-Star big man Pau Gasol at the February deadline, but didn’t. They flirted with deals for Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant in the … via The Daily Vidette

“There are a lot of times where I’m out of position where I should still be in the play. It’s a feel for the game that I still have to develop.”

It’s hard to overlook a 7-footer, but nobody seemed to consider Aaron Gray in one of the few unresolved issues from Bulls training camp - the battle to be the fifth starter.

There were good reasons.

Gray, an unheralded second-round pick, was behind veteran Joe Smith, second-year forward Tyrus Thomas and high-profile first-round pick Joakim Noah on the depth chart.

Benny the Bull might be faster baseline to baseline.

And then there was the little matter of coach Scott Skiles scoffing at virtually every mention of Gray’s productive early-preseason play. Read more

“If you don’t have that, it’s your responsibility to start carving out that track record. You have to do that.”

If it’s Wednesday, it could be Joey Graham. Or maybe Jason Kapono. But it won’t be Carlos Delfino. via Globe and Mail

“Well if Sam said I got a shot, that’s pretty good”

The win improved Toronto’s preseason record to 3-2 and 1-1 against NBA opponents, the Raptors having not played against one since losing to the Boston Celtics in Rome on Oct. via Globe and Mail

“He’s very clever with shot fakes and because he can shoot the ball, you have to get out to him”

If Ben Gordon sits Saturday against the Pacers, as expected, only two exhibitions remain for him to get game action before the Oct. via ChicagoSports.com

Andrea Bargnani scored 19 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 92-82 pre-season victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. via CKNW News Talk 980

Thirty teams, 30 burning fantasy questions. Throughout the preseason, we put one of these questions to an ESPN.com analyst for an in-depth look at the most interesting, perplexing or dumbfounding fantasy facet … via ESPN

“I don’t see the point right now of him playing”

Hours before his first professional double-double last Thursday against the Mavericks, albeit during an exhibition game, Aaron Gray stood in a passport office.

It’s a good thing the rookie center secured his paperwork because coach Scott Skiles is sitting Ben Wallace on Friday night as part of a twofold plan: Get Wallace some rest.

Continue the rookies’ crash course.

Indeed, this weekend offers yet another challenge in the ongoing NBA education of Gray, Joakim Noah and JamesOn Curry - back-to-back games against the Raptors in Toronto and the Indiana Pacers at home. Read more

“I don’t see the point right now of him playing”

Hours before his first professional double-double last Thursday against the Mavericks, albeit during an exhibition game, Aaron Gray stood in a passport office.

It’s a good thing the rookie center secured his paperwork because coach Scott Skiles is sitting Ben Wallace on Friday night as part of a twofold plan: Get Wallace some rest.

Continue the rookies’ crash course.

Indeed, this weekend offers yet another challenge in the ongoing NBA education of Gray, Joakim Noah and JamesOn Curry - back-to-back games against the Raptors in Toronto and the Indiana Pacers at home. Read more

By sbulls9030 Posted on Thu Oct 18, 2007 at 03:23:32 PM EDT [From the Diaries. Hopefully this turns out to be a kind of eulogy -Matt] The Duhon Effect is something often discussed here at Blog-a-Bull, but … via Blog a Bull

“Freshen things up a little, go to Philly or Chi-town, or rock the Big Apple.”

Go into a mall, stop a shopper and ask if he or she thinks Kobe Bryant ought to be a Bull. via Chicago Tribune

“See, Donyell came cheap, baby!”

Kidd — still leads his team and finds a way to win Kobe/Devil — say what you will, he is a top 8 player and the #8 salary T Mac — will give you 30 a night when he is well Michael Redd ; Yao Ming ; Amare ; … via Hoops and Other Pop Culture

“One thing we try to stay away from is just nursing it all the time”

The preseason spotlight is usually pretty dim in the NBA, as teams typically rest starters and save their energy for the regular season. via Daily Herald

The Killer Crossover 10.10.07: Top 10 Fantasy Centers in 2008 Posted by Todd Spehr on 10.10.2007 In the third Fantasy installment, Todd Spehr examines the top ten centers for the ‘08 NBA season. via 411mania.com

“At any time, I think you have to do that with anybody”

It’s all very cute and likeable, this lab experiment by John Paxson. Big Ben Wallace and his head bands. via Naperville Sun

Bulls C Ben Wallace scored 10 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists to open the preseason Tuesday at the Bucks. via CBS Sportsline.com