Bulls' forward Luol Deng will play for Great Britain in their European Championship qualifying games after the national associated bumped up the insurance to cover his NBA contract, according to Associated Press.
British Basketball had been struggling to pay the insurance for the 23-year-old Sudanese-born player, who moved to London as a child.
"We see no medical reason why the NBA insurers have demanded this new element to Luol's insurance," director Chris Spice said. "Their demand came so late and out of the blue, we have had no choice."
Deng is Britain's biggest basketball star.
"We are convinced that this is the best outcome for British Basketball, is the best use of our funds in the circumstances, and highlights our commitment to make Great Britain one of the top basketball nations in the world by 2012," Spice said.
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Australian point guard Patrick Mills says he hasn't been approached by an NBA teams, but if he could he'd pick the Chicago Bulls, according to ABC News.
Mills was impressive for the national team in Beijing, finishing as the team's highest scorer. However, playing college basketball in the United States has limited his NBA opportunities.
"Me being at college kind of limits the contact you're allowed to have with NBA scouts, agents, managers that sort of thing so not yet," he said. "Any team in the NBA would be great but I would probably go with the Chicago Bulls."
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In order for Luol Deng to play in the European Championships next week, Great Britain Basketball must find a £272,000 premium.
"For us, this is a devastating blow," said Chris Spice, Gb basketball director. "If Luol doesn't participate this season or any other season leading up to London, there is no question our involvement is in doubt."
"If we fall out of the A Division next year and cannot participate in the A Division for Eurobasket 2011, there is a possibility we will not play in London."
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Bulls Aug 2008 Archive
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Chicago Tribune | Aug 24, 2008
Andres Nocioni was diving for loose balls long after the bronze medal was already secure despite playing with a knee he twisted in Argentina's loss to the United States.
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RealGM | Aug 24, 2008
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Daily Herald | Aug 22, 2008
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RealGM | Aug 20, 2008
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Aug 18, 2008
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The Chicago Tribune | Aug 18, 2008
Bulls forward Andres Nocioni is hungry for another gold medal after taking home the top prize at the Olympics in Athens in 2004.
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ESPN | Aug 15, 2008
Ben Gordon believes he is done in Chicago and is currently exploring sign and trade options as well as European possibilities. He will not sign the one year, qualifying offer to remain a Bull.
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Basketball 24/7 | Aug 14, 2008
Bulls' forward Luol Deng may be off the British National Team because of an issue with the insurance on his newly signed contract with Chicago.
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BBC | Aug 10, 2008
Ben Gordon's contract negotiations are ongoing, and it is unclear whether a deal will be reached.
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Hartford Courant | Aug 9, 2008
Ben Gordon, the restricted free agent shooting guard with the Chicago Bulls, admitted that he is at a stalemate in negotiations and that his time in the Windy City may be over.
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SI.com | Aug 7, 2008
The Charlotte Bobcats signed guard Shannon Brown to a one-year deal Wednesday for the NBA minimum of about $800,000.
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AP | Aug 6, 2008
The Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday signed guard Shannon Brown to a one-year deal.
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Times Online | Aug 4, 2008
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Plain Dealer | Aug 4, 2008
The Cavaliers tried to work a sign-and-trade with Chicago for Luol Deng, but the Bulls decided to keep him for $71 million over six years.
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Daily Herald | Aug 3, 2008
The offer Ben Gordon received from the Bulls before the 2007-08 season has shrunk this summer.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Aug 1, 2008
The Bulls and Ben Gordon's camp remain far apart in their negotiations.
