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Despite coach Tom Thibodeau's mantra that "we need everybody," Hamilton has dropped out of the rotation, with even Daequan Cook logging time ahead of him on the Bulls' depleted roster. "It's hard. I have to be honest," Hamilton told the Tribune. "The only thing I can do is be a good teammate, help my guys out. Try to talk and communicate with them as best as possible to understand time, score and situation. Just try to be as positive and give them advice from all the stuff that I know about the playoffs." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Daequan Cook, Richard Hamilton 

As expected, the Chicago Bulls signed veteran shooter Daequan Cook to a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum Sunday. Cook cleared waivers from the Houston Rockets on Friday evening and should be in uniform for Monday's home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls have carried only 13 players on the roster all season. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Daequan Cook 

Marc Stein: Mike Conley Sr., agent for Daequan Cook, makes it official and says Cook is indeed signing with Bulls now that he's cleared waivers as 5 PM Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Darren Wolfson: To reiterate on Daequan Cook: #Twolves got a call and they said no thanks. Maybe Chicago was the goal all along, but MN had no interest. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Marc Stein: Word is Rockets tried hard to find trade taker before releasing Cook but couldn't. Now Bulls strong favorite to sign him as free agent Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Late word on Thursday night: the Wolves aren't interested in free agent shooting guard Daequan Cook. 1500ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Darren Wolfson: I'm told tonight that the #Twolves have no interest in Daequan Cook. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Darren Wolfson: The #Twolves have not inquired about Daequan Cook as of now. His camp plans on calling Kahn/R.J. Adelman before the week is over. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed guard/forward James Anderson to a multi-year deal. To make room on the roster, the Rockets have released guard Daequan Cook. Anderson (6-6, 215, Oklahoma State), who actually began the 2012-13 season with Rio Grande Valley, was re-signed by San Antonio on Nov. 21, 2012. In 10 games this season with the Spurs, Anderson averaged 3.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per outing. He tallied a season-high nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes at Miami(11/29/12). Anderson was waived by the Spurs on Dec. 20, 2012. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Daequan Cook, James Anderson 

Lang Greene: Rockets forward Daequan Cook said he was over Eric Maynor's house watching OU vs. Notre Dame game when he found out he was traded by OKC Twitter @LangGreene

Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Daequan Cook, Eric Maynor, Allan Houston 

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks and a second round pick from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard James Harden, center Cole Aldrich and forwards Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. NBA.com

Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Daequan Cook, Cole Aldrich, Sam Presti, James Harden, Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, Lazar Hayward 

J. Michael Falgoust: Daequan: "That's what the NBA gave him. Right now, we're not focused on that. It's about James getting healthy " #Thunder #nba #Lakers Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Daequan Cook, James Harden, Metta World Peace 

Restricted free agent guard Daequan Cook on Friday agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Thunder. The deal, worth $6.5 million, will keep the sharpshooter in Oklahoma City through the 2012-13 season. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Marc J. Spears: Thunder to re-sign sharpshooter Daequan Cook to a two-year, $7.5 million deal, source tells @YahooSports. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

The Thunder must also make a decision on whether to re-sign restricted free agent Daequan Cook. Both sides have expressed interest in getting a deal done. “Daequan's a player that we had with us last year, and we're going to have conversations with his representatives,” Presti said. “He's earned the right to be a free agent, and we're going to work through that process with him and understand what's there.” Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Daequan Cook: If anyone talks to @EMaynor3 @JHarden13 or @russwest44tell them they don't have to respond to my text anymore. I wont bother them again. Yahoo! Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder, Daequan Cook, Eric Maynor, James Harden, Lockout, Russell Westbrook 

Darnell Mayberry: Spoke to Thunder guard Daequan Cook. He said he is shocked it's taken so long to get a deal done and get the season started. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Daequan Cook, Lockout 

Because Cook is a restricted free agent rather than unrestricted, the Thunder has the right match any team's offer in order to re-sign Cook. Shortly after last season, Cook made clear his affection toward the Thunder. "Like I've always said, I love it here. Who wouldn't?" Cook said during an appearance at the Thunder Youth Basketball Camp on June 16. Approached Wednesday morning after a two-hour workout at Tru You Fitness in Bethany, Cook smiled and shared the same message. "I've always loved this city, the fan base and all their support of the players," Cook said. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Soon after that, hopefully, the new CBA will be in place, the free-agent process will begin and training camps will commence. But which training camp will Cook choose? "No matter what happens, I'm attached to Oklahoma," Cook said. "Oklahoma is great for me." Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Free Agency, Daequan Cook 

Caja Laboral has made an offer to Daequan Cook for the whole 2011-12 season and is waiting for his answer. Sport24.gr

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