Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, center, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute scramble for a loose ball as Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Chicago. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, center, and Milwaukee Bucks forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute scramble for a loose ball as Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Chicago.

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  1. Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, front, reaches out to pick up a loose ball as he is defended by Denver Nuggets rookie guard Ty Lawson in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 112-93 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  2. Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich is fouled while going to the basket against Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon (L) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 11, 2009.
  3. Kirk Hinrich (L) of the Chicago Bulls is hit by an elbow from Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James (R) during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, November 5, 2009.
  4. Kirk Hinrich of the Chicago Bulls leaves the court with blood flowing from his chin after being hit by an elbow from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland November 5, 2009.
  5. Chicago Bulls' Kirk Hinrich walks back to the bench as he bleeds on the chin after colliding with Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Cleveland. The Bulls won 86-85.
  6. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 03: Kirk Hinrich #12 of the Chicago Bulls and Andrew Bogut #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks battle for a loose ball as Brad Miller #52 gives them a shove at the United Center on November 3, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  7. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  9. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  10. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  12. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  13. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz players battle for the rebound during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  14. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz players battle for the rebound during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  15. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Joakim Noah (#13) of the Chicago Bulls drives past Paul Millsap (#24) of the Utah Jazz during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  16. Chicago Bulls' Head Coach Vinny Del Negro gestures during their NBA Europe Live basketball match against Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena, London on October 6, 2009.

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