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Discussions between Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers on a sign-and-trade deal for Gasol broke down, so the four-time All-Star will sign directly with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.com.
Chicago currently does not have salary-cap space, so it will have to make roster moves to free room to add Gasol.
Bradford Doolittle says the Chicago Bulls' signing of Pau Gasol deepens their team, but doesn't push them into elite status. Story Insider
If the Bulls are unable to work a last-minute trade of Carlos Boozer, it likely means they will have to release him via the amnesty provision and clear the forward's $16.8 million off their salary cap to make room for Gasol. The deadline for such a move is Wednesday
Chicago currently does not have salary-cap space, so it will have to make roster moves to free room to add Gasol.
Bradford Doolittle says the Chicago Bulls' signing of Pau Gasol deepens their team, but doesn't push them into elite status. Story Insider
If the Bulls are unable to work a last-minute trade of Carlos Boozer, it likely means they will have to release him via the amnesty provision and clear the forward's $16.8 million off their salary cap to make room for Gasol. The deadline for such a move is Wednesday