Aug 30, 2006 11:02 PM EST
Charges that the Chicago Bulls mascot attacked an off-duty police officer during an outdoor festival in Chicago have been dropped, Bulls officials said Wednesday.
Charges of misdemeanor battery and driving within a parkway were filed against Barry Anderson, the Benny the Bull mascot. Police said Anderson, in his bright red bull costume, threw a punch at a sheriff's deputy on July 2, knocking off his glasses and breaking his watch.
Police said the officer had tried to stop the mascot for riding a mini-motorcycle thorough the Taste of Chicago festival without a permit. When the off-duty officer, who was working security, tried to stop him, Anderson ran, police said. The officer chased and caught him.
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Aug 30, 2006 10:14 AM EST
Andres Nocioni was signed as a free agent two years ago by John Paxson and he is now in the final year of his contract.
He is ineligible to negotiate a contract extension with the Bulls, but he will be a restricted free agent next summer and the Bulls will be clear favorites to sign him.
"He is obviously a foundation piece of our team and we will work very hard to keep him here," Paxson said.
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Aug 29, 2006 10:48 AM EST
Toni Kukoc is reportedly telling friends he intends to play another year, and that his choice is between the Bulls and Bucks, with a strong leaning toward returning to his first NBA team.
The Bulls have one more guaranteed roster spot available and could decide to use it on Kukoc instead of a player deemed to be a project.
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Bulls Aug 2006 Archive
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Toronto Star | Aug 29, 2006
Spain will play Friday against Argentina, who disposed of Turkey 83-58.
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Indianapolis Star | Aug 25, 2006
Antonio Davis, formerly of both the Bulls and Pacers, is interested in returning to the NBA for another season, according to Donnie Walsh.
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Globe and Mail | Aug 24, 2006
Lonny Baxter's plans for a playing career in Italy could be over after the forward was sentenced to two months in jail for firearms offences.
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Daily Herald | Aug 19, 2006
Despite the acquistion of Martynas Andriuskevicius, John Paxson said on Friday that the Bulls are still considering re-signing 7-1 center Luke Schenscher.
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USA Today | Aug 18, 2006
Former NBA player Lonny Baxter will remain in the District of Columbia jail on felony gun charge at least until next Wednesday, in part because of a request from his attorneys.
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Press Release | Aug 18, 2006
The Chicago Bulls today acquired center Martynas Andriuskevicius from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Eddie Basden.
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Charlotte Observer | Aug 16, 2006
Lonny Baxter was arrested early Wednesday after reports of shots fired from a vehicle about two blocks from the White House
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Daily Herald | Aug 15, 2006
With Wizards star Gilbert Arenas sidelined because of a groin strain, Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich is all but guaranteed to be on the official U.
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ESPN | Aug 4, 2006
Another Bull is headed for the Big Easy, with Jannero Pargo agreeing to a two-year, $2.
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Press Release | Aug 1, 2006
The Chicago Bulls announced today the signings of 2006 Lottery picks Tyrus Thomas and Thabo Sefolosha.