On February 18, 2009, the Kings reached a tentative agreement to trade Miller and John Salmons to the Chicago Bulls for Drew Gooden, Andrés Nocioni, Michael Ruffin (later traded to Portland Trail Blazers for Ike Diogu) and Cedric Simmons.
As a veteran presence on a young team, Brad added depth in the paint with forward/center Joakim Noah to compete in the 2009 NBA Playoffs after a two-year absence of post-season play while with the Kings.
On April 28, Miller received a busted lip by Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, and missed game-decisive free-throws at the end of game five of the Eastern Conference First Round.
During game six of the 7-overtime series and after receiving 7 stitches for his lip, he posted a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8 for 9 from the floor.
Miller averaged 10.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists during the seven-game series in the 2009 Playoffs.
He made 5 of 7 three point field goals (71.4%) and shot 79.2 percent from the free throw line.
On February 18, 2009, the Kings reached a tentative agreement to trade Miller and John Salmons to the Chicago Bulls for Drew Gooden, Andrés Nocioni, Michael Ruffin (later traded to Portland Trail Blazers for Ike Diogu) and Cedric Simmons. As a veteran presence on a young team, Brad added depth in the paint with forward/center Joakim Noah to compete in the 2009 NBA Playoffs after a two-year absence of post-season play while with the Kings. On April 28, Miller received a busted lip by Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, and missed game-decisive free-throws at the end of game five of the Eastern Conference First Round. During game six of the 7-overtime series and after receiving 7 stitches for his lip, he posted a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8 for 9 from the floor. Miller averaged 10.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists during the seven-game series in the 2009 Playoffs. He made 5 of 7 three point field goals (71.4%) and shot 79.2 percent from the free throw line.
Brad Miller (basketball)