Aug

17

Gordon Will Not Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Free Agents 

The “Chicago Tribune” has reported that Chicago Bulls restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon has stated that he will not sign a one year qualifying offer with the team. Gordon also said that he believes his days being a member of the team from the “Windy City” have come to an end.

A year ago at this time Gordon was a core member of a team that was expected to be a serious contender in the NBA Eastern Conference. The team performed far below expectations, leading to head coach Scott Skiles being dismissed on Christmas Eve. Interim head coach Jim Boylan, took Gordon out of the starting lineup, and made him a sixth man. Gordon thrived in the role at first, but the success did not last for long. Chicago ended up out of the playoffs, Boylan was dismissed at the end of the season.

The Bulls ended up with the number one pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, and they selected point guard Derrick Rose. With Rose, the re-signing of restricted free agent Kirk Hinrich, and veteran Larry Hughes, Chicago has more than enough depth in their back court. And as Skiles, and Boylan paid the price on the coaching end, it looks like Gordon is odd man out as a player. Gordon has said that he would consider playing in the Euro-Leagues, Chicago could also engineer a sign and trade. Gordon completed his fourth season in the Association, he has averaged 18.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds per game.

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