Gordon agrees to qualifying offer with Bulls Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon accepted
the one-year qualifying offer made by the Chicago Bulls.
The deal was announced Wednesday for Gordon, Chicago's leading scorer the past
three years. He averaged 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 72 games
last season. Gordon is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the
end of the upcoming campaign.
The third overall pick in the 2004 draft, Gordon has averaged 18.0 points, 2.9
rebounds and 2.9 assists in 316 career games with the Bulls.... More...
Ben Gordon was hoping to return to practice today, but unfortunately remains out due to his sore big toe, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View:He is learning a new system under coach Vinny Del Negro, and missing time hurts his chances for a favorable playing time at guard while competing with rookie Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Thabo Sefolosha, and Larry Hughes.
Ben Gordon, who is recovering from a jammed right big toe, hopes to practice today, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View:It is important for him to return, as he is learning a new system under coach Vinny Del Negro, and is competing with rookie Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich, Thabo Sefolosha, and Larry Hughes for a favorable role at guard.
