Bulls, Kurt Thomas agree to 1-year deal
July 23, 2010
CHICAGO (AP)—A person familiar with the negotiations says veteran forward KurtThomas(notes) has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bulls.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not beenfinalized. Several outlets reported late Thursday that Thomas was headed toChicago.
The 37-year-old Thomas gives the Bulls a strong defender and rebounder inthe frontcourt to go with Joakim Noah(notes) and Carlos Boozer(notes).
Thomas has averaged 8.8 points and 7.0 rebounds for seven teams in his15-year career, including a seven-season run with the New York Knicks.
He averaged only 3.0 points and 4.2 rebounds with Milwaukee last season, butwas effective in the playoffs, contributing 7.9 rebounds as the Bucks pushedAtlanta to seven games.
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