Pau Gasol has interest in signing a contract extension with the Chicago Bulls in the offseason and has resisted the idea of a trade.

Gasol is expected to decline his $7.4 million contract option for the 16-17 season.

Gar Forman has been discussing trades on several fronts involving Gasol, but somes teams worry about his love for Chicago that could cloud his motivation in fully committing to a short-term stay.

Gasol was an All-Star replacement this season.