"The Bulls have cast such a wide net in the early stages of free agency that it's too early to determine which player is their top priority.

This is for certain: One of their targets, Caron Butler, has strong interest in the Bulls. In fact, Butler, who is from Racine, Wis., has been working out in Chicago after fully rehabilitating his surgically repaired right knee. And a source close to Butler said he has said, "I hope I don't have to leave.""