As Penny Hardaway's name is the latest to surface in the Jamal Crawford-to-Knicks rumors we've all heard so much about, it looks like the Bulls are preparing Jamal Crawford mentally for the possibility of the exciting guard's return to the team after a messy summer of contract negotiations.
Bulls coach Scott Skiles recently talked to Crawford on the phone according to the Chicago Tribune, telling the Bulls guard a story where he was in a similar situation and returned to the team. The Bulls are hoping that if he returns he'll be able to take the path paved by new Pacer Stephen Jackson and remain professional.
Jackson had a far from satisfying free agent period last year but reaped the benefits of a solid season in Atlanta this offseason.