Tyrus Thomas says he learned a lesson after shooting his mouth off about the slam dunk contest. Fined by the Bulls $10,000 for essentially suggesting he was only in the contest for the money, Thomas says he will be more clear in the future. ''I just take it as a lesson learned,'' Thomas said. ''You've got to say exactly what you mean.'' Thomas is considering appealing the fine, a move that just may prompt the NBA to rescind his invitation to the All-Star proceedings altogether, the Sun-Times suggests. (Feb. 08, - 9:48 AM EST - Source: Chicago Sun-Times)

Bulls rookie forward Tyrus Thomas has been fined $10,000 by the team for his remarks regarding the NBA's slam dunk contest. He's the first Chicago player to take part in the event since Scottie Pippen in 1990, but made some comments that executive VP of basketball operations John Paxson did not lightly take. "I'm just going to go out there, get my check and call it a day," Thomas said. When asked about the benefit to being alongside the association's best, he said, "I'm just into the free money. That's it. I'll just do whatever when I get out there." (Feb. 06, - 7:19 PM EST)

Chris Duhon suffered a bruised thumb in Monday's loss to the Jazz, but X-rays were negative and he emphatically said that he would play on Thursday. The backup point guard has had a solid February, and might again have some value in extremely deep leagues. (Feb. 06, - 11:30 AM EST - Source: Chicago Tribune)