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The Bulls have until July 10 to announce whether they will pick up team options on Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Watson. None of the three are expected to return, although Korver, even though his option is the most expensive at $5 million, remains a slight possibility. Chicago Tribune

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Now, the Bulls have a decision to make. The final year of Watson’s contract is a team option and Chicago has yet to indicate whether or not they’re going to retain the point guard for $3.2 million. Watson says he hasn’t heard one way or another from the organization, but he’s optimistic that he’ll return. “I expect to come back,” Watson said. “They have until July 10 so I’m just waiting to hear from them and see what happens. I want to be back. I love the team, I love the city, I love my teammates and I love my coaches. I think it’s a good fit.” HoopsWorld

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Watson has begun workouts after having shock wave therapy to address plantar fasciitis in both feet. His option is for $3.2 million. Korver, who quietly battled a foot injury so severe that he couldn't play much in the season-ending Game 6 loss to the 76ers and had to wear a walking boot, has a $5 million option. Brewer's is for $4.37 million. None of the three are confident they will return. Chicago Tribune

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Chicago might not pick up its $3.7 million option on backup point guard C.J. Watson, but his representative, Jared Karnes, said Watson "is hopeful to remain with the Bulls." The Warriors gave Watson his shot in the NBA and are in the market for an experienced backup point guard, so they'll follow Watson's situation closely. San Francisco Chronicle

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Rusty Simmons: Two things overheard in the NBA pre-draft combine lobby that might interest Warriors fans: 1. Chicago is not expected to pick up the $3.7 million option on point guard C.J. Watson; 2. Swingman Josh Howard would love to play for the Warriors. Sulia

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Luol Deng and Chicago Bulls teammate C.J. Watson will participate in Basketball Without Borders this offseason. Run by the NBA and FIBA, the program is a "global basketball development program that uses the sport to create positive social change in the areas of education and health and wellness," according to a news release. The program is in its 10th season. Chicago Tribune

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Bulls guard C.J. Watson revealed via Twitter message that he had a surgical procedure done on his foot Thursday. Here's the message, with puncutation added, "Just had successful surgery by @weilforfeet, best in the business. Rest up, then back to getting better this summer and get ready for next year." Arlington Heights Daily Herald

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Bulls guard C.J. Watson received no less than seven death threats on his Twitter account after passing to Omer Asik, who missed two free throws with seven seconds left and opened the door for the 76ers to steal a series-clinching 79-78 win. SheridanHoops

Chicago Bulls, Omer Asik, CJ Watson 

Sam: It’s going to be a tough position to fill if the team doesn’t pick up Watson’s option, which is uncertain at this point. Though you figure he didn’t help himself the way Game 6 ended. If they do pick up the option, it’s him. And it’s not an expensive one year option, so it is possible, though I wouldn’t wager on it. The issue, as I mentioned above, is the limitations on going after a free agent given the salary cap considerations. And it’s not about being cheap. NBA.com

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KC Johnson: C.J. Watson, on starting for Rose: "I’m very comfortable. My teammates believe in me. Coach believes in me. That’s all that matters." #Bulls Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: LeBron James says that after “C.J. made that shot,’’ it “zapped our energy.’’ Twitter

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C.J. Watson was ready to play in Monday's 90-79 win over the Hawks at the United Center, but was reminded shortly before the game of the NBA's new concussion policy. The NBA instituted a more stringent concussion protocol this season which prevents players from playing the day after experiencing concussion symptoms. Watson was hit in the head late in the third quarter of Saturday's home loss to the Nets. Watson told the Sun-Times that he found out he had a concussion later that night. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, CJ Watson, Injuries 

According to Watson, Monday was the first day he didn't experience any post-concussion symptoms which included migraines on Saturday and Sunday. He expects to play Wednesday against the Bucks. "I was going to play today but there's a new league rule that concussions you can't play the next day or something," Watson said. "I did yesterday [have post-concussion symptoms] and the day of and now I'm fine." Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, CJ Watson, Injuries 

Since the Bulls won't shootaround before Monday's noon start against the Grizzlies, and aren't likely to have a shootaround before hosting the Suns on Tuesday night because they will be playing on back-to-back nights, Watson's return may be pushed back to Friday's game in Cleveland. Rip Hamilton (groin) could return for Friday's game against the Cavaliers as well. "He's still day to day," Thibodeau said of Hamilton. "We just want to be real smart with him. We don't want it to re-occur. We want to be sure he's healthy." Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, CJ Watson, Injuries 

In his first public comments since spraining his left elbow in Sunday's home opener, C.J. Watson said he dislocated the elbow when he pursued a loose ball. "It dislocated when I tried to plant," Watson said as he sat on the sidelines at the Palace of Auburn Hills. "I felt the pain and popped it back in. "I just felt it pop out of place and suffered a lot of pain. I was hoping it wouldn’t be anything really, really bad but I knew I’d be out for a bit. Actually, when I bent it myself it popped back into place. I guess that was a good thing." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, CJ Watson, Injuries 

Watson said he planned to wear a sling for a week, which would rule him out of this three-game trip that continues to Orlando and Atlanta. "Coach (Tom Thibodeau) wanted me to travel," Watson said. "You never know I might be able to play. It’s feeling better and I could probably play, but I wouldn’t be able to help a lot. I'll be back as fast as I can." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, CJ Watson, Injuries 

The Bulls’ impressive 104-64 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies could prove costly as backup point guard C.J. Watson sprained his left elbow early in the fourth quarter while scrambling for a loose ball with the Bulls leading by 40. X-rays were negative. Watson will undergo an MRI exam Monday. Center Joakim Noah said he thought Watson might miss some games. Derrick Rose, on the other hand, said Watson was joking around afterward and appeared fine. Coach Tom Thibodeau said more would be known Monday. “We’ll check out how the swelling is, check what the doctors say,” Thibodeau said. Chicago Sun-Times

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Aggrey Sam: CJ on switching jerseys (wears No. 7 now so Rip could have his No. 32): "Yeah, I got paid. Can't tell you how much." Twitter

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Peak Sport Products Co., Limited ("Peak" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group", Stock Code: 1968) announced the signing of endorsement contracts with CJ Watson and Sam Young, bringing the Company’s total number of NBA spokespersons to 12. CJ Watson and Sam Young are the point guard from Chicago Bulls and forward from Memphis Grizzlies respectively. TodayIR.com

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Former Tennessee basketball player and current Chicago Bulls guard C.J. Watson has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with international sportswear company PEAK. Watson joins fellow NBA players Shane Battier and Patrick Patterson with PEAK, which is based in China and distributes sports merchandise, including shoes, to more than 70 countries. GoVolsXtra.com

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