B.J. Armstrong will be leaving the Chicago Bulls to pursue other opportunities, according to a team source. Armstrong's contract expires in June, but an official announcement should come shortly after the playoff run ends.

Amstrong's profile has gradually diminished since Paxson took over in April 2003 as GM, a role for which Armstrong had hoped to be considered more seriously.

Hired by former GM Jerry Krause in July 2000, Armstrong rarely is seen around the Berto Center anymore. Several NBA scouts said Armstrong didn't attend last month's predraft camp in Portsmouth, Va., a staple for their business.

It's unlikely Paxson will hire his brother, Jim, the recently fired Cleveland GM, to replace Armstrong. Cleveland still owes two years of salary to Jim.