Bulls Head Athletic Trainer Fred Tedeschi has been named the recipient of the 2012-2013 Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the Year. “Fred is very deserving of this award,” said GM Gar Forman of Tedeschi. “He’s been a valuable member of our team for many years and his excellent work is appreciated by our players and everyone in the organization.”

Sam Smith: It is possible given consensus top pick Nerlens Noel from Kentucky is not nearly last year’s first selection, Anthony Davis, someone might want to make a deal for a future look if a team farther down likes him a lot. The larger question may be who can use this draft to make a move.

Team President & COO Michael Reinsdorf talks with Bulls.com and BullsTV about the undermanned Bulls making the most of the 2012-13 season, standing behind Luol Deng and Derrick Rose, and why he believes the team is in good hands with John Paxson and Gar Forman in charge of player personnel.

Playing short-handed throughout the playoffs, the Bulls outlasted the Nets by taking Game 7 in the first round, then opened the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a win over the defending champion Heat. But Miami won the next four, putting an end to Chicago's season. Playoff Central | @ChicagoBulls | Facebook | Mobile Alerts | mybulls | BullsConnect