Could Larry Hughes' presence and the emergence of Thabo Sefolosha spell the end of Ben Gordon in Chicago?

With Hughes now in Chicago, the Bulls suddenly have a crowded and expensive backcourt.  Gordon rejected a 5 year, $50 million extension with the team in the off season and will be a restricted free agent after the season.

"You have to think this trade has an impact on everybody," Gordon said diplomatically.

"How, I don't know. Only time will tell."

General Manager John Paxson emphatically denied the trade affects the Bulls' desire to keep Gordon.

"This has nothing to do with Ben Gordon's future," Paxson said. "It really doesn't."