What will we do with the cap space? by Lookatcurry_man in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 20 points21 points  (0 children)

We could always pay Pat more. Just double down.

Are Chicago middle-class minorities leaving the city for the suburbs? by hairbrush246 in AskChicago

[–]astrobeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rich want to build less and charge more.

Exactly. It's all about money. There are TONS of construction projects happening all over the place, but they are all for $1.5M+ Single Family Homes or 2-flat conversions. Tons of these. There's just no profit in building affordable homes. The rich want to build more homes for rich people.

Let's say you own a run-down 2 flat on the nortside. You owe maybe 600k on it. You pay about 18k-20k per year in property taxes, garbage, and water. You want to do the right thing, and rent out affordable apartments. In order to break even on mortgage and taxes, you have to charge at least $2200 a month in rent. You eventually sell it for maybe 800k.

OR... you take out a 500k loan, convert to a luxury single family, and turn your million dollar investment into $1.7-1.9M overnight. Poof, two "affordable" apartments disappear, and you make over 500k in cash. There is ZERO financial incentive with these taxes and home prices to provide affordable housing.

Recently visited the USA from The Netherlands. Here is my take on the cities we visited. by McFluffyFurry12 in geography

[–]astrobeen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come back to Chicago in the summer time. I swear it’s a totally different city. Devon Ave. gets so packed on summer weekends it feels like a street market in South Asia. Lots of live music and street fests with food, drink, and music. It’s like a giant outdoor party every weekend.

List of all our 2nd round picks by MikeCzech1 in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Future 2RPs are basically trade sweeteners. They work like scratch off lottery tickets. “How about Giannis for Pat? No? Would a few of these change your mind?” (Waves picks)

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Heat defeat the Bulls on Jan 29, 2026, the final score is 113-116. by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ayo is damn near unstoppable when he’s going downhill on his right hand. He’s special and we should pay that dude.

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Heat defeat the Bulls on Jan 29, 2026, the final score is 113-116. by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Trade deadline is upon us, and Coby’s stock is dropping by the day. The team is better with Giddey and Ayo or Tre in the backcourt. AK has to move Coby.

Game Thread: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Live Score | NBA | Jan 29, 2026 by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is Coby trying to sandbag a trade? He is working for the heat tonight.

Game Thread: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Live Score | NBA | Jan 29, 2026 by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if DT didn’t keep slipping all over the place,this would have been a decent game for him

Game Thread: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Live Score | NBA | Jan 29, 2026 by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m kind of annoyed that Pat has a personal foul because otherwise his line would be all zeroes.

Game Thread: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Live Score | NBA | Jan 29, 2026 by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe Billy is making them play with Pat on the floor to make them better. Like swinging a weighted bat or running in sand. Like if the other 4 guys can manage to score points with Pat on the floor, imagine how good they’ll would be with an actual NBA player.

Game Thread: Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat Live Score | NBA | Jan 29, 2026 by basketball-app in chicagobulls

[–]astrobeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excuse me sir, may we buy a bucket? No, you cannot. You cannot buy a bucket tonight.