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Ronnie Brewer: Bulls vs Nets glad to c my guy Keith Bogans get on with a team but he's gonna learn today #bullsnation #benchmob #seered we in here baby lol Twitter

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This toughness manifested itself again Monday morning, when he talked emotionally about the Bulls releasing him and eloquently about the bond he formed with his former teammates. “Those 15 guys I was in the locker room with were all my brothers,” Bogans told the Tribune. “I formed a bond with them that I probably haven’t formed with another team that I’ve played on. That was like my family. All those guys reached out to me when I got released. They were genuinely hurt when I didn’t come back. DRose, Joakim (Noah), Luol (Deng), all reached out and asked me what’s going on. I didn’t have an answer for them. “I had one of the best seasons I’ve played and that was one of the best teams I’ve played on. It was a great experience. I wouldn’t trade it. I loved played for Tom (Thibodeau). He’s a great coach with my style, defense first. I don’t know why they waived me. I get upset every time I talk about it.” Chicago Tribune

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Bogans expressed frustration over how the sequence of events unfolded. He said he participated in informal workouts at Berto Center the week of Dec. 5 under the impression from agent Joel Bell, whom he has since fired, that the Bulls would bring him back. And Bogans said interest from Portland got scuttled when the Bulls held his rights from the time they pulled him off the floor on Dec. 9 to his official Dec. 16 release. Chicago Tribune

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Bogans, an eight-year veteran with the reputation of a tough defender and good 3-point shooter, started all 82 regular-season games for the Bulls and then 16 in the playoffs last season. The Bulls, OK? So there are some questions that really don’t seem to have an answer: How did they really build the pyramids and why the heck was Bogans out of work so long? “I have no clue,” said Bogans, a 6-foot-5 guard with a new agent — Dan Fegan, who also represents Dwight Howard. “I just could take care of what I could, and that’s work out every day. Stay ready.” New York Post

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“I’ve been sitting at home for a month-and-a-half, going crazy,” Bogans said before the Nets played host to the Detroit Pistons tonight. “It’s just good to be back on the court, be a Net, and play some basketball.” Newark Star-Ledger

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The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent guard Keith Bogans, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. To make room on the roster the Nets have waived forward Larry Owens. "Keith will give us defensive toughness and experience,” said King. “He will add depth and versatility to our perimeter." NBA.com

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Aggrey Sam: Heard Detroit expressed some interest in former Bull Keith Bogans Twitter

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The Bulls unofficially waived Keith Bogans on Dec. 9 when they pulled him from the floor moments before the first practice of training camp. They made it official Friday, days before Monday's deadline for picking up his $1.73 million team option. In starting all 82 regular- and 16 postseason games, Bogans drew criticism from fans seeking an upgrade at shooting guard. But coaches and teammates appreciated Bogans, praising his toughness and professionalism. Chicago Tribune

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Bogans has drawn interest from several teams but was extremely unhappy with the way his Bulls' stint ended. "Hopefully, he can get on with another NBA team and find a home quickly," Brewer said. "He worked hard this offseason getting healthy and he was in great shape. We're a family. And that's like a brother not being on the team. We're definitely going to miss him." Chicago Tribune

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As expected, the Chicago Bulls waived Keith Bogans. Bogans started all 82 games for the Bulls last season. He got pulled off the practice floor just before the first practice of training camp last week. Chicago Tribune

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KC Johnson: Keith Bogans is drawing interest from several teams. #Bulls have until Dec. 19 to decide on his $1.73M option, but he'll be gone. Twitter

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Mike McGraw: Bulls say decision on Bogans' option now due Dec. 19. Twitter

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Bill Ingram: Looks like the Jamal Crawford sign-and-trade could be imminent...Bogans going to Atlanta? Twitter

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Minutes before the Chicago Bulls were to stage their first practice of training camp, Keith Bogans was pulled off the practice floor, according to a league source. The Bulls hold a $1.73 team option on Bogans, who started all 82 games at shooting guard last season. Bulls management has yet to explain the decision. Chicago Tribune

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KC Johnson: Confirmed: Keith Bogans will be at #Bulls camp Friday. Team hasn't made decision-or received deadline-on picking up Bogans' $1.7M option. Twitter

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Aggrey Sam: Source: Keith Bogans' return may or may not happen (helpful, I know). Kurt Thomas wants to be back, but also fielding POR/MIA/DAL offers Twitter

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Rose also reiterated his support for Keith Bogans, who started all 82 games at shooting guard last season. The Bulls own a team option of $1.73 million on Bogans, with sources indicating they are likely to pick up that option, though Bogans could play a reserve role. And that stance might change if the Bulls use their entire midlevel exception. "Keith's my guy," Rose said. "I'm rolling with Keith." Chicago Tribune

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The Bulls continued Wednesday to cast a wide net, contacting representatives for Caron Butler, Grant Hill, Shane Battier, Kurt Thomas, Jamal Crawford, Josh Howard, T.J. Ford, Keith Bogans and several others. Because no deals can be signed until Dec. 9, Wednesday marked a day for all teams to start gauging the market and seeing what options and interest exists. The Bulls appear to be attempting to upgrade at shooting guard while expressing interest in bringing Bogans back with his $1.73 million option, likely in a reserve role. Chicago Tribune

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They must decide whether to exercise their $1.73 million team option on starting shooting guard Keith Bogans, while Jannero Pargo's team option won't be picked up and John Lucas III is on a fully non-guaranteed deal. Chicago Tribune

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KC Johnson: Joakim Noah and Keith Bogans are scheduled to play in Drew Gooden's charity game in San Fran on Sunday. Twitter

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