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Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors talking Carlos Boozer-Andrea Bargnani swap, sources say

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors have engaged in exploratory trade discussions on a deal that would swap the Bulls' Carlos Boozer for the Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

It’s been a few months since Nate Robinson blessed us with a State Of Nate episode – maybe because he’s busy playing a major role out in the Windy City. With so many injuries this season, the Bulls are relying on Robinson more than expected, and in …

Nick Friedell, ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah said he will play Thursday against the Denver Nuggets after missing the past three games because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

CNNSI.com

Chris Paul has spent years preparing himself for his first championship. With a young, balanced Clippers team now behind him, nothing but that title will suffice, says Ian Thomsen.

Dan Devine, yahoo.com

If you balked at buying Philadelphia 76ers tickets for 10 cents a pop back in November because you're not made of money, you really should've been trawling StubHub on Wednesday afternoon. You could've gotten a steal of a deal. See, the 76ers aren't exac…