CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are on the verge of reacquiring Rick Brunson from the Toronto Raptors for Roger Mason Jr. in an exchange of reserve guards.

The Bulls initially said Monday they had made a trade that required only the players passing physicals. Chicago then said the trade had not yet been granted league approval, but the two teams had ``seriously discussed'' a deal.

Brunson is averaging 1.3 points in three games this season and 2.5 points for his seven-year career. Since going undrafted in 1997, the 6-foot-4 guard has been with five teams, including the Bulls in the 2002-03 season.

The 6-5 Mason, drafted in 2002 by the Bulls in the second round, has appeared in 20 games in two seasons, averaging 1.7 points. He has been on the injured list with a strained left groin since early November.

The Raptors and Bulls recently completed a six-player trade that sent Jalen Rose to Toronto for Antonio Davis.