The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has re-signed forward Andr?s Nocioni to a multi-year extension. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

?We are very happy to have Andr?s remain a member of our organization.  During his three seasons with us, he has played a key role to help change the culture of our team,? said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson.  ?His passion and energy for the game of basketball are second to none, and he has been a key member of our team because of that.?

Nocioni, 28, is preparing for his fourth NBA season since the Bulls signed him as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 11, 2004.  In his three seasons with Chicago, he has started 112 of his 216 regular season appearances and has posted career averages of 11.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 1.4 apg in 25.6 mpg. He has shot .445 from the field, including .364 from behind the arc, and .816 from the free throw line.