Luol Deng reiterates that he wants to stay with Bulls

Luol Deng made clear once again that he wants to stay with the Bulls, even after this season. The Sudanese forward with British passport will be free agent from July.

Per Chicago Sun Times, Luol Deng would like to stay with the Bulls. He has made that clear several times this season and reiterated it before the Bulls’ 109-94 loss Wednesday against the Rockets, saying, “I mean, I never played for anyone else.’’ But 10 years in the NBA hardens a player. It teaches him business over heart. So if Deng wakes up this morning, gets the call that he has been traded, so be it. No hurt feelings, no surprises. 
While a source said last week that general manager Gar Forman had not been making calls on Deng but had received some inquiries, the free agent-to-be is one of several attractive pieces that could be moved if the downward spiral continues. The likelihood of a contract extension is almost nil with the sides $5 million to $6 million per year apart. “The thing is, every game you play, you try to win, but you know every game you lose, you’re behind one,’’ Deng said. Behind one and a day closer to getting that phone call.