Chicago Bulls Wiretap

Misdemeanor Charges Dropped Against Benny The Bull

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.

Via ESPN


Bulls Will Look To Keep Nocioni

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.

Via Chicago Tribune


Kukoc Leaning Towards Returning To Chicago

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.

Via Daily Herald


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