Paxson will take his time

 
Bulls general manager John Paxson stepped into the sunshine and, in lieu of a needed "chill out," reminded all the draft doesn't take place until June 26. Mike Downey: Sky's limit for Bulls in draft Chat wrap: K.C. Johnson talks about the draft Lakers surge back to take 1-0 lead on Spurs [link]

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