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While Korver's departure isn't definite yet -- his $5-million team option aside, the Bulls need shooters -- he has also received interest from other teams, such as the Nets, according to a source, where he would be reunited with close friend and former teammate Williams. CSN Chicago

Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams 

Two league sources said the Bulls told Kyle Korver's agent there remain scenarios in which they can pick up Korver's $5 million option. However, if the Bulls match on Asik, they will have $69.3 million committed to nine players. That's only $1 million below the projected luxury- tax line with three or four players still needed to be signed. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Omer Asik, Kyle Korver 

KC Johnson: Bulls have not ruled out picking up Kyle Korver's $5 million option, though that situation won't be settled until Asik's price is set. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Kyle Korver 

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 are expected to return, although Korver remains a slight possibility even though his option is the most expensive at $5 million. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Kyle Korver, CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer 

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

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Kyle Korver, CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer 

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

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Kyle Korver, CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer 

Which NBA player would be the best dinner companion? Rich Bucher: There are those I already know would make for great conversation — Tim Duncan, Manu [Ginobli], Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, Pau Gasol, JJ Redick, Kyle Korver, Joakim Noah. And then those whose brains I'd like to pick – KG [Kevin Garnett], JaVale McGee, DeMarcus Cousins, Andrew Bynum. Guards and forwards are the most naturally personable. Big men are the most fascinating. But if I can only pick one, I'll go with Metta World Peace. Just to see where he'd take the conversation. Food Republic

Pau Gasol, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, DeMarcus Cousins, Steve Nash, JJ Redick, Kyle Korver, Joakim Noah, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Metta World Peace, Manu Ginobli 

Brewer is the least likely to return, as rookie swingman Jimmy Butler is poised to fill his role, while Korver, despite his long-range shooting being such a needed asset on a team mostly lacking that quality, may have too high of a price tag for a team trying to avoid the league's luxury tax. CSN Chicago

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer, Jimmy Butler 

The Magic also have to decide on the contract of J.J. Redick, who is set to earn $6.2 million. Orlando has until early July to decide, but Redick would appear likely to return to Orlando. The Chicago Bulls have three significant decisions to make on the contracts of Kyle Korver ($5 million), Ronnie Brewer ($4.4 million) and C.J. Watson ($3.2 million). Only Korver has a partial guarantee ($500k) and the Bulls are looking like a tax team next year if they keep the roster together. HoopsWorld

Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, JJ Redick, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer 

As with most who made the leap directly from high school to the NBA, back when the rules allowed such a situation, Williams didn’t realize all it took to be competitive in the NBA. And he languished on a veteran team, playing just 145 minutes as a rookie and 688 during this second year. Since then his minutes have increased and he has scored in double figures in each of the past five seasons. “When he first came in, he was hard to guard, a very good one-on-one player but he has really grown, his feel for the game, his maturity and he has learned how to be a pro,” said Chicago Bulls swingman Kyle Korver, a former teammate of Williams. HoopsHype

Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Kyle Korver, Louis Williams 

Mike McGraw: Korver on Rose: "He’s a great teammate. He was in here after the game telling us to keep our heads up and we will." Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Derrick Rose 

Kyle Korver: Right about now, the disbelief has faded, anger has subsided and were all wondering... why? Why. Why. Why Derrick, again? Derrick is more than an MVP to our team. He's our friend, our brother he inspires us to be the very best we can be, just by who he is and how hard he plays. That he has spent so much time this year hurt, was frustrating. Now that he is out for the rest of the season, well its just plain sad. No one is to blame; what happened, did. We send him our prayers, our love, our good wishes that he heals and comes back stronger, better, healthier than ever before. Bulls fans. Now is not the time to ask why or to get bitter. Now is the time to refocus and ask "How are we going to win this Championship?" We have the best Team in the league. This season has proven, we are a TEAM and it has taken us ALL to have the best record. Lets focus on whats ahead. This is an incredible opportunity for All of Us to step up and make it happen. We're all gonna have to work harder and smarter. We are all gonna have to believe in ourselves. That we are more than the sum of our parts. We need YOU to believe with Us. We need You to believe for Us. We are going to keep going strong. One quarter, one game, one round at a time. Until its over. That's how we're gonna do it. Facebook.com

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Sitting, watching, replaying and studying has taken on a greater priority through six weeks of this hectic 2011-12 schedule because, let's face it, there's been such little time for anything else. No time for a full-scale practice or often a shootaround in the middle of back-to-backs on the road. No bounce-back from actual games. Time has been on no one's side. You want to pause for anything, really, you'd better have a remote control in your hand. NBA players have their noses stuck in video games at a rate that would alarm their teachers and parents, if these guys were all 15 or 20 years young. "We're on video all the time," the Chicago Bulls' Kyle Korver said. "When you have time off, you're not doing anything. I'm not walking the dog, I'm not doing anything like that. When I've got time off, I'm on the couch." NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver 

Brian T. Smith: Bulls' Kyle Korver doesn't expect NBA season to start on time. Will work with Chicago, Jazz, Nets players at P3 in Santa Barbara. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Lockout 

Contrary to popular belief, Korver doesn't seem to think there's a job overseas for every NBA player that wants one. "I really don't think the opportunity's there for everybody like everybody seems to think there is," he said. "If something great came up, obviously you would look at it and probably take [it]. You only get to play basketball at a professional level for so long. You got to find something else to do. You get a little old. But I'm not actively [searching for a job overseas]. I just got married. I'm going to enjoy that and get ready for this basketball season. I still have hope that it's going to happen. We'll kind of see from there. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Lockout 

"If you're an All-Star, I think you can go over there and make some pretty good money, but if you're not, there's only so many teams that are reliable to pay. If something comes across, obviously you look at it, and if it's a good deal you probably take it. But I don't have my agent scouring Europe for a contract for me." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Lockout 

Korver, who is in Utah for the weekend doing various charity events for his foundation, doesn't sound optimistic that the NBA season will start any time soon. "I have not heard many good things," he said. "I haven't heard a real sense of urgency to be honest. It feels like the owners have it set in their minds what they're going [to want] ... they haven't budged one bit. It's hard to negotiate when only one side is willing to negotiate, and that's what it feels like right now. If you're on the other side of a negotiation and you know the other side's not budging, how do you really talk to them? "It's not going well ... for sure, it looks like the season's not going to start on time. It's really frustrating because the NBA's never been more successful. It's never made more money. From [the players'] standpoint, you don't understand why ... how do you lose money? I don't understand. The NBA made like $2.4 billion this year. So that's frustrating. Especially coming off a year where your team did well and you want to keep building on that, and you're being locked out and not being able to play." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Lockout 

Deron Williams makes his official public return to Utah on Saturday. The ex-Jazz point guard will join former Utah teammate Kyle Korver in hosting their third-annual dodgeball tournament, a charity event that will be held at The Factory in Lehi. "We expect to have a good turnout," said Jeff Smith, a business associate and family member of Williams'. Salt Lake Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams 

Deron Williams and Kyle Korver are hosting their charity dodgeball tournament again this summer. And, no, it won't be held in Turkey, Chicago or New Jersey. The two former Utah Jazz players will return to the Beehive State on Aug. 27 for their third-annual event. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club through Williams' The Point of Hope Foundation and the Utah chapter of Korver's Seer Group charity. Though neither NBA player plays for the Jazz any longer, they both wanted to come back to their old homes for the popular tournament. "After spending six years playing ball in Utah, I feel a strong connection to that community," Williams, who was traded to the Nets in February after being with the Jazz since 2005, said in a statement. Deseret News

Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams 

Chicago Bulls forward Kyle Korver made an appearance with his brother Klayton to promote his clothing line at Block 37 on State Street, but the talk wasn't just about his designer apparel and The Kyle Korver Foundation. With the NBA still in a lockout, Korver expressed his frustration about the possibility of losing an entire season. "It's a shame," Korver said. "The NBA makes too much money for everybody not to be making a little bit already, right?" CSN Chicago

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, Lockout