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Tom Thibodeau - C - Bulls

The Celtics will not pursue Tom Thibodeau if Doc Rivers leaves the team, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times.

We're not really sure where this came from since it was never a scenario on the table. Thibodeau signed a four-year extension with the Bulls earlier in the season and is going nowhere.
Related: Celtics
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Jun 17 - 8:46 AM
Vladimir Radmanovic - F - Bulls

Vladimir Radmanovic plans to play in the NBA next season, according to agent Alexander Raskovic.

It's great that Radmanovic wants to play next year, but it remains to be seen if any NBA team wants him to play for them. Radmanovic played in just 25 games this season and was a DNP-CD for all but one game in the postseason. Even if he returns, he has no value.
Source: Alexander Raskovic on Twitter
Jun 15 - 9:46 AM
Derrick Rose - G - Bulls

Tom Thibodeau said Derrick Rose (knee) is feeling like himself again, and raved about how Rose looked in a recent workout.

"I worked him out about a week ago. It was great," Thibodeau said. "Watching the way he's moving now, there's a confidence." Thibodeau added that Rose never returned to full explosiveness during the season that he was comfortable with, but "he's there now. He feels great, and that's the most important thing." Rose is running, lifting, playing and shooting, so there is absolutely no reason to believe he won't be ready for the start of next season.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Jun 14 - 7:00 AM
Ed Pinckney - F - Bulls

The Grizzlies have received permission to interview Bulls assistant Ed Pinckney for their head coach position, league sources tell CBS Sports' Ken Berger.

The Grizzlies are reportedly impressed by the job Pinckney has done under coach Tom Thibodeau. The former Villanova assistant also spent two years on the Timberwolves' coaching staff. According to Berger, the Grizzlies have already spoken to George Karl and Alvin Gentry on the phone and plan to interview them in person in the next few days. Berger also lists assistant coach Dave Joerger as a candidate for the opening, while Brian Shaw is apparently not on Memphis' list.
Related: Grizzlies
Source: CBS Sports
Jun 12 - 3:30 PM
Joakim Noah - F/C - Bulls

Bulls VP John Paxson said rest is helping Joakim Noah's plantar fasciitis.

The remedy for plantar fasciitis is normally rest, not surgery. The problem is that no matter how good Noah feels when the season starts, his injury one that can be aggravated by the constant pounding of the NBA's schedule. Noah missed 16 games in 2012-13 and 34 in 2010-11, mostly due to foot woes.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Jun 11 - 2:12 PM
Luol Deng - F - Bulls

Luol Deng (illness) is traveling around Europe and feeling better than he was during the playoffs.

Deng's illness was very, very bad and he has to be hospitalized, so we're glad to see he's doing better now. He's expected to be fine well in advance of training camp and fortunately he didn't jeopardize his long-term health by trying to return too early.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Jun 10 - 1:55 PM
Kirk Hinrich - G - Bulls

Kirk Hinrich (calf) has been working out since the Bulls ended their season.

Hinrich's calf won't need surgery, and it sounds as if he's finally recovered from the nasty calf injury that hampered him during the playoffs. He's anything but a sure thing to hold up next season after dealing with a laundry list of injuries during the 2012/13 season.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Jun 10 - 1:53 PM
Derrick Rose - G - Bulls

Derrick Rose has been working out in Chicago during the offseason.

All signs point to Rose playing in the first game of the 2013/14 season, and after he sat out the entire year, everyone will be paying extra attention to anything he does in the offseason. Rose has kept himself out of the public spotlight, but it shouldn't be much longer until he's doing everything with his teammates--and that includes playing in games with them.
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Jun 10 - 1:52 PM
Tom Thibodeau - C - Bulls

Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams will join Team USA's coaching staff, a source told the AP.

As Brian Mahoney tweets, the team is "bringing the defense to the next Olympics." Both coaches do outstanding work with their respective teams, and each will be an asset to a reformed Team USA coaching staff.
Source: Brian Mahoney on Twitter
Jun 10 - 9:46 AM
Nate Robinson - G - Bulls

Nate Robinson would welcome a return to the Knicks next year, according to his agent, Aaron Goodwin.

"Nate's first thought would be to remain with the Bulls, but if the Knicks' opportunity presented itself, I am sure he would appreciate an opportunity to play in New York again," Goodwin said. Robinson started his career in NY had his best season as a pro during the 2008-09 season, averaging career highs of 17.2 points, 29.9 minutes and 2.6 boards on 43.7 percent shooting. The Knicks won't be bringing on J.R. Smith and Nate, so they could be picking one of the two for their sixth-man role next season. Iman Shumpert also made some strides on offense after missing 37 games last season. The Bulls will try to bring Nate back after a strong second half and playoff run, but it might take a multi-year deal to do so.
Related: Knicks, J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert
Source: ESPNNY.com
Jun 1 - 2:46 PM
Taj Gibson - F - Bulls

Taj Gibson has been invited to Team USA's mini camp during the offseason, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

Stein has dropped a list of early names over the last week or so and Gibson's is the latest to add on to the list. After having issues with a sprained MCL this season, it's not yet known if Gibson will accept the invite.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
May 30 - 1:23 PM
Derrick Rose - G - Bulls

Bulls executive VP of basketball operations John Paxson was the latest person to defend Derrick Rose's decision to sit out the season, saying he'll return "stronger, better than ever."

Rose "took a lot of unfair shots" from critics according to Paxson, and it's abundantly clear the Bulls organization was nothing but supportive of Rose's decision the entire season despite some incorrect reports to the contrary. "Everybody wants to point a finger and blame and accuse and that kind of stuff. And the reality is, Derrick and us, we were all on the same page from the beginning," Paxson said. The executive VP of basketball ops also noted the team and Rose are formulating a summer plan to ensure everyone is on the "same page."
Source: Chicago Tribune
May 28 - 9:03 AM
Nikola Mirotic - F - Bulls

The Bulls are reportedly confident that Nikola Mirotic will join the Bulls for the 2014/15 season.

Mirotic is perhaps the best player in Europe right now, and according to ESPN Chicago the Bulls believe that he "could develop into a star at the 4." The problem is going to be a tricky buyout and salary. Mirotic may not want to come to the NBA if Real Madrid, his current club, is offering more money. The 22-year-old has all the leverage here.
Source: ESPN Chicago
May 24 - 6:44 PM
Luol Deng - F - Bulls

Luol Deng will not have surgery on his ailing wrist, a source told Real GM.

Deng has always said that he had no plans to get surgery, so we're not sure why this is a news report at this time. Regardless, Deng will let the injury heal with rest and rehab and is fully expected to be ready for training camp.
Source: Real GM
May 24 - 1:12 PM
Nikola Mirotic - F - Bulls

Nikola Mirotic was named MVP for Liga Endesa for the 2012/13 season.

Mirotic's draft rights are owned by the Bulls, but he's not expected to come over from Europe until the 2014 offseason. After winning the "rising star" award in Euroleague last season, Mirotic's stock is undoubtedly on the rise. He figures to play a key part in Chicago's future.
Source: RealMadrid.com
May 22 - 12:14 PM

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