"For a guy who is as loyal to teammates as they come and as recently as last week said he would "roll with Keith" Bogans, Derrick Rose summed up Richard Hamilton's signing nicely.

"I know my assists will go up," Rose said with a laugh.

Hamilton, who cleared waivers at 1 p.m., came to the Berto Center late Wednesday night to tour the building and sign his contract. He will be unveiled at Thursday's practice. As reported since Sunday, the deal is guaranteed for two years and $10 million. According to sources, the Bulls hold a team option of $5.15 million for a third season. If the option is not exercised, Hamilton receives an unknown buyout."