There has been speculation that Dikembe Mutombo, 38, would retire if he was traded from New York. Mutombo currently is out of the States, but John Paxson has been in contact with his agent, David Falk. Even though Mutombo is well past his prime as a player, the Bulls feel he would be a good role model and practice partner for center Eddy Curry.

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Mutumbo will likely be traded, as the Bulls have 17 players under contract for this upcoming season.