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Richard Hamilton | Guard/Forward

Team: Chicago Bulls
Age / DOB:  (35) / 2/14/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 193
College: Connecticut
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The Bulls are expected to buy out the final year of Richard Hamilton's contract for $1 million, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago's other option is a $5 million salary in 2013-14 for a 35-year old who earned DNP-CDs in all but four of the Bulls' playoff games. It's not a surprise which way the Bulls are leaning. Mark this one in the category of the best scenario for both sides. Hamilton will try to find a job as a veteran shooter off the bench while the Bulls will look for some more consistency from perimeter, possibly in the form of free agent Kyle Korver. May 16 - 5:17 PM
Source: Chicago Tribune

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Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton reiterated that he was "dumbfounded" by his lack of playing time in the playoffs.

Hamilton played 35.5 minutes in Game 5 on Wednesday and 22 minutes in Game 4, but he saw just 10 minutes combined prior to those two games in the postseason. "They kept me positive," Hamilton said. Referring specifically to Game 5, Hamilton said "it's crazy because playing 19 straight minutes, I haven't done that all season. Playing in the fourth quarter, I haven't done that all season." Expect the Bulls to buy him out for $1 million rather than picking up his $5 million option for next year.
Source: CSN Chicago
May 16 - 9:09 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton reiterated that his health is fine, and the decision to drop him out of the rotation was Tom Thibodeau's.

"A lot of stuff in life you don’t understand. This is what I was brought here for. To not play and not help my teammates is rough," he said. "I try to stay positive and not rock the boat." Hamilton had 11 points and four assists in 22 minutes in the Game 4 blowout loss.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
May 14 - 9:08 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton admitted he's not happy about being glued to the bench.

Hamilton hasn't played a single second in round two and saw just garbage time in the first round. "It's hard. I have to be honest," he said. "Just try to be as positive and give them advice from all the stuff that I know about the playoffs," he added. Hamilton's deal calls for a team option for next season or a $1 million buyout, and we'd suspect that the buyout is in the best interest of both parties. The veteran hopes to play for at least two more seasons, but his time in Chicago is likely over after this season ends.
Source: Chicago Tribune
May 9 - 10:07 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton, who played only seven minutes in Game 1 and did not play in Game 2, is still working his way back from his back injury.

"He missed a chunk of the season down the stretch," Thibodeau said. "And then we tried to get him some games at the end just so he can get his rhythm back. A big part of it is his game is that. It's the timing and rhythm or catch and shoot. We just have to be patient and as time goes on we get healthier." Hamilton is unlikely to be a major factor during the postseason and Jimmy Butler is locked in as the starting shooting guard.
Related: Jimmy Butler
Source: ESPN Chicago
Apr 23 - 8:08 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton returned from his one-game suspension for throwing an elbow in Friday's game, playing 13 minutes on his way to two points and one assist on Monday.

Unless a very clear path to minutes presents itself for the finale, owners can shut the book on Hamilton's invisible fantasy season.
Apr 15 - 10:33 PM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Rip Hamilton has been suspended one game for throwing an elbow at DeMar DeRozan on Friday.

He will sit out Sunday's game at Miami, but he should be in uniform vs. the Magic on Monday and the Wizards on Wednesday. He's playing through a bulging disc in his back and a game off isn't the worst thing for his health. His minutes will be absorbed by Jimmy Butler, Kirk Hinrich, Nate Robinson and Marco Belinelli.
Source: Mike McGraw on Twitter
Apr 13 - 9:18 PM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton doesn't think he should've been ejected for elbowing DeMar DeRozan during Friday night's game.

Hamilton was handed a flagrant-2 foul and ejected midway through the third quarter. "I probably deserved an offensive foul, but they could have called a foul first on him for bumping me. ... I believe that was nowhere near worthy of an ejection," Hamilton said after the game. Hamilton, who's likely on somewhat of a minutes count, ended up playing just 15 minutes.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 13 - 11:11 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton received a flagrant-2 foul in Friday's game and was ejected.

He gave DeMar DeRozan an elbow and the refs opted to go with a flagrant-2. Hamilton was probably going to be on a minutes limit in the second game of a back-to-back, so it's kind of a blessing in disguise as long as he doesn't get fined. Rip finished with seven points in 15 minutes vs. the Raptors.
Apr 12 - 8:59 PM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton's back injury has been revealed to be a bulging disc.

Now we finally know why Hamilton was sidelined with a mysterious back injury for nearly two months, and it makes a lot more sense now. Fortunately for the Bulls he's able to play through it right now, but it could flare up at any time and force him out of action with the postseason looming.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 12 - 9:27 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton had his biggest contribution to the Bulls in two months, scoring 14 points with three boards, eight assists, one steal and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes on Thursday.

He made his first triple since January 26 and this line was a mild shock considering he scored just four points in 14 minutes on Tuesday. Hamilton is very unlikely to have a repeat performance the rest of the way, but the Bulls have to be pleased with his showing tonight.
Apr 11 - 11:51 PM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton confirmed that he felt good after returning from his back injury on Tuesday.

It was the first time Hamilton took contact since he was sidelined in late February, so it's a positive sign he didn't have any issues. "My conditioning won't be a problem," he said. "It's just timing and rhythm." His playing time will gradually increase but the Bulls will do everything necessary to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Apr 10 - 9:09 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Rip Hamilton returned from a back injury and had four points in 14 minutes on Tuesday.

The Bulls are simply trying to get him some run before the playoffs, but just because he's back in action doesn't mean he should be in most fantasy lineups.
Apr 10 - 12:30 AM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Updating a previous item, Richard Hamilton will make his return in Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

It will be Hamilton's first game since Feb. 26. He'll be eased in for limited minutes, likely around 15 at most. Even before going down, Rip was averaging just 10.2 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds. He's not worth an add in fantasy formats.
Source: Nick Friedell on Twitter
Apr 9 - 6:44 PM
Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls

Richard Hamilton (back) will not play on Tuesday.

Hamilton is reportedly eyeing a return before the regular season ends, but he's simply running out of time, and the veteran hasn't played since February 26. Marco Belinelli and Jimmy Butler will get all of the run they can handle.
Related: Marco Belinelli, Jimmy Butler
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Apr 9 - 12:11 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Derrick Rose
2Kirk Hinrich
3Nate Robinson
4Marquis Teague
SG1Marco Belinelli
2Richard Hamilton
3Daequan Cook
SF1Luol Deng
2Jimmy Butler
3Vladimir Radmanovic
PF1Carlos Boozer
2Taj Gibson
3Malcolm Thomas
C1Joakim Noah
2Nazr Mohammed