If we didn't explore all of our options, it wouldn't be in the best interests of the team.

I respect the fact that he wants to play. We're also paying his contract, and we have the right to make sure it's the best thing for us. If we can get some financial relief out of the deal, then we'll certainly look into that.

I would never put a player on the floor in a Chicago Bulls uniform if I didn't do everything in my power to find out all the information that was available. You can debate genetic testing till you're blue in the face. But from what I know, from what I've learned over the last six months, that test could have helped us determine the best course of action.

We're not under any obligation to anything we don't want to. I respect the fact that he wants to play. We're also playing his contract, and we have the right to make sure it's the best thing for us.