Bulls aren't getting Rice - are saving $$ for Bryce Drew

From ESPN:

CHICAGO -- In a turnaround to earlier reports, the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday said that they no longer have any interest in signing free agent Glen Rice.

The Bulls reportedly were set to announce Rice's signing Wednesday, but a league source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the forward had changed his mind.

So Rice can be added to a long list of players the Bulls didn't land this offseason. Others they showed interest in but didn't sign included Eddie Jones, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Tim Duncan and Tim Thomas.

ESPN's David Aldridge confirmed last week that the Bulls were close to signing Rice to a one-year, $7.5 million deal.

Rice, 33, who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA championship team, averaged 15.9 points last season but was unhappy with his playing time and his diminished role. A three time All-Star, Rice has a career average of 20.2 points.


OK, so I embellished a little about the Drew angle. Still, the Bulls must be doing something with all that cap room, and this does leave a roster spot open.



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Guess I was right after all.

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