Gar Forman Claims Rip Hamilton Not on Bulls Trading Block

There has been speculation that Chicago could trade Richard ""Rip" Hamilton, but that was refuted by general manager Gar Forman.

"No, no, Rip is a big part of what we're doing," Forman told the Chicago Sun-Times. "I think Rip's been really good."

Hamilton may stick with the Bulls for the duration of this season, but he could be moved in the summer as his 2013-14 salary of $5 million has only $1 million in salary protection.