1997-98 Chicago Bulls News

Brown was activated off the DL, and should be ready to play in Friday's game against Vancouver.

Burrell will be traded to the Chicago Bulls for Dikey Simpkins this weekend, the Chicago Tribune reports

Burrell was traded to the Bulls for Dickie Simpkins.

For those of you who are in keeper leagues and wish to consider how offseason moves may affect your club, Alleyoop.com has a list of those players who will be free agents this coming offseason.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Jordan took an active role in yesterday's negotiations between the players and owners.

The lockout has reportedly ended, as David Stern and Billy Hunter broached an agreement this morning after an all-night bargaining session. Now the agreement is subject to approval from both sides, but there is a strong chance of that happening.

The word tonight from various sources is that Michael Jordan will announce his retirement on Wednesday.

Jordan officially retired Wednesday.

According to the Chicago Tribune, you can expect the Bulls to pursue re-signing Longley, as he knows the system well and the Bulls struggled without him.

WIth Scottie Pippen now a pipe dream, thanks to the new agreement, the Suns will probably look to sign a lesser free agent such as Longley, the Arizona Republic reports.

According to the Arizona Republic, the new agreement will severly limit the Suns from making a run at a major free agent such as Pippen. The club spent two years trying to free up enough cap room to make such a move.

According to the WGN radio, Pippen reportedly has said that "he doesn't see any way he could return to the Bulls for the coming season."

Pippen's first choice is to return to Chicago, his agent told the Chicago Sun-Times "Scottie loves Chicago, loves the team and so, if we can work a deal out that works for Scottie, I think he would like to stay there," agent Jimmy Sexton told the paper.

Pippen told a local TV station he is Chicago's to lose, but his agent told the Chicago Sun-Times that Houston and Chicago are the top two suitors.

The Bulls are prepared to offer Pippen a two-year contract worth between $35 million and $40 million, the Chicago Tribune reports. Pippen is a free agent now that the season is over.

Pippen unexpectedly returned to the Bulls lineup and played 31 minutes in Saturday's game and scored 14 points. He was given a clean bill of health by the team trainer.

Rodman played just 12 minutes and had no points in last night's game against Cleveland.

Rodman has finally signed a 1-year contract, reportedly worth $4.5 million + incentives.

Rodman's contract talks have hit a snag and both sides have agreed to a 1 p.m. Thursday deadline for resolving the issue. Rodman wants many incentives based on Bulls wins taken out of the contract.

Rodman has agreed to a one-year incentive-laden contract with the Bulls, many Chicago media outlets report. The team will announce the news and he will report to camp later this week, they add.

Rodman finalized a contract with the Bulls but was not able to take a required physical because he has bronchitis. He will not accompany the team for the preseason McDonalds' Championship in France.

Rodman told the Chicago Tribune that he will not sign his new contract unless certain incentive clauses are reduced. Rodman told the paper Scottie Pippen's foot injury will make it harder for him to earn incentives based on Chicago's win total. Rodman had agreed to a one-year contract but did not sign the deal after he was unable to take a physical because of brohncitis. If he is unable to reach an agreement early this week, Rodman told the Tribune he is prepared to hold out and miss the early part of the season.

Rodman missed practice for a second straight day on Monday. On Sunday morning his excuse was that he could not find the keys to his truck. No excuse was given for his absence on Monday.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Rodman indicated that he wants to return to the Bulls once the lockout ends.

According to published reports Rodman got married over the weeked to ex-Baywatch actress and MTV host Camren Electra.

According to Rodman's agent, speaking to the Chicago Sun-Times, Rodman's first choice is to return to the Bulls.

Wennington was activated before yesterday's game in New Jersey.

Wennington was activated from the injured list and played in Friday's game.

Waived by the Bulls.

Signed by the Bulls for a second straight preseason.

Booth was activated from the injured list when Bill Wennington went on IR.

LaRue was signed by the Bulls after Steve Kerr was placed on the injured list.

Benjamin was the 28th pick in the NBA draft by the Bulls.