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Aggrey Sam: I'm hearing Ronnie Brewer could be Minnesota-bound. Twitter

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Aggrey Sam: As reported elsewhere, CJ Watson is headed to the Nets. Also: I'm hearing Ronnie Brewer could be Minnesota-bound. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer 

A source very close to Ronnie Brewer said the Knicks have expressed "some interest" in the six-year swingman. His team last season, the Bulls, didn't pick up his team option of $4.37 million, thereby making him an unrestricted free agent. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer 

Phoenix and Chicago remain in the mix for free-agent shooting guard Michael Redd. Suns will have continued interest if Hornets, as expected, match Eric Gordon offer sheet. Bulls let go of swingman Ronnie Brewer and now will make decision by Sunday on whether to keep shooter Kyle Korver. Redd could end up as a cheaper alternative. Sulia

Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Michael Redd, Kyle Korver, Ronnie Brewer, Eric Gordon 

About the only definitive result from a very fluid day is that, as expected, Ronnie Brewer won't play for the Bulls next season at his $4.37 million team option and C.J. Watson also won't be back at his $3.2 million salary. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, CJ Watson, Ronnie Brewer 

Brewer said general manager Gar Forman told his agent he might be re-signed at a reduced salary. "I will definitely test the market, though," Brewer said in a phone interview from his basketball camp in Arkansas. "Whatever team I end up going to, I know I'm going to have another improved year." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Ronnie Brewer, Gar Forman, Free Agnecy 

KC Johnson: Ronnie Brewer: "They might try to sign me back once the dust settles at a lower salary. I will test the market though." Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer 

KC Johnson: Ronnie Brewer: "Whatever team I end up going to, I know I'm going to have another improved year next year." Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer 

Alex Kennedy: The Chicago Bulls won't pick up Ronnie Brewer's option for next season, according to sources. He's now an unrestricted free agent. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, 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 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 

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 

Do you see Jimmy Butler having an extended role this coming season? T.R., Montgomery, Texas. KC Johnson: That's the plan. I don't see the Bulls picking up Ronnie Brewer's team option, and I know that management remains high on Butler. What has to be remembered about Butler is, while his offense needs to improve, he always seemed unfazed by the moment he faced. That trait showed whether he guarded Carmelo Anthony unexpectedly or anybody else. And this was without summer league or an extended training camp. He'll have both this offseason. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony, Summer League, 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 

Ronnie Brewer: “This is all for nothing if we don’t come out with the same intensity, same urgency next game on the road. They’re going to come out with a lot of focus, because they want to close us out.” Sulia

Chicago Bulls, Ronnie Brewer 

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

Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Ronnie Brewer, Keith Bogans 

Mike McGraw: Ronnie Brewer says Bulls playbook is twice as thick as last year. Give Thibs two months with nothing to do and that's what happens, I guess. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Ronnie Brewer 

If Ronnie Brewer is frustrated with the addition of Rip Hamilton, he isn't showing it publicly. The veteran guard said all the right things on Friday morning when it came to adding a new teammate who will probably take up some of his minutes this year. "I think it's great for this team," Brewer said of the Hamilton acquisition. "It adds another weapon. It does a lot for this offense. [He] moves well without the basketball. [Has a] great mid-range game. Great leadership, and he's won championships. That's something that guys on this team are chasing to get. [With] the addition of him., he knows what it takes to get there. [Brian Scalabrine], Coach Thibs, those are the only guys who have experienced winning a championship. That's what we're trying to do. He practiced [Thursday]. We've been pushing each other hard in practice and working together to try and get better, so I like it." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Brian Scalabrine, Richard Hamilton, Ronnie Brewer 

Chicago has been in contact with representatives for Crawford and Afflalo since Wednesday morning, and now the team is “getting creative” as they try to land one of the highly coveted guards. The Bulls will contact the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets to see if either team is interested in a sign-and-trade deal, and sources believe Chicago will offer a package that includes Ronnie Brewer among others. HoopsWorld

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