The Bulls will likely readdress the Pau Gasol situation after the season. Kevin Garnett also could be available at that time.

"Everybody looks to improve," Paxson said. "Everybody has a game plan or a format that they want to operate under. Some people will want to trim salary if they can to put themselves in position (to sign free agents) this summer and other teams will look for draft picks. A lot of things will go on then."