Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald reports that Tim Thomas should be released today, and depending on how he wishes to proceed, should be free to join a new team and be eligible for the playoffs.

The Bulls prefer Thomas to head West so he wont help any team competing with Chicago for a playoff spot, and the Bulls have said they?re willing to pay him his full salary owing if he heads out of the Eastern Conference.  

New Jersey, however, is rumored to be Thomas? preferred destination, making for an interesting day.