Chicago Bulls

Andres Nocioni "not in my best shape''

Noce not in 'best shape'

Andres Nocioni typically and almost reflexively rejects questions about injuries out of principle. So with the manic forward admitting what he did Monday, amputation might follow.

Big toe puts Bulls in a jam

Asked recently when he envisioned his jammed right big toe being healed enough for him to play, Ben Gordon smiled. "When it stops hurting," he said. Beyond the old "ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer" routine, a more serious issue is in play.

What's different this year?

What will be the biggest difference between the 2007-08 Bulls and this season's version?

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2008 NBA DRAFT CENTRAL

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