The trade that sent Tyson Chandler to the Thunder in exchange for the expiring contracts of Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox has been rescinded.

Something that came up during Chandler’s physical caused the Thunder to re-examine the trade. After consulting outsiders, the Thunder determined that the best course of action was to rescind the trade.

This opens up two possibilities for the Bulls. First, it is often awkward for a team to have their players come back to them after being traded. The Thunder may look again to trade Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox to avoid this situation. The Bulls could look to the Thunder to unload Kirk Hinrich or newly acquired John Salmons for expiring contracts to help relieve the Bulls’ guard glut.

If the Thunders stand pat with their expiring contracts, they will once again become players in the Ben Gordon sweepstakes.

The Bulls could again inquire about Tyson Chandler. Prior to Chandler being traded to the Thunder, the Bulls rejected a trade of Drew Gooden and Joakim Noah for Chandler. The Bulls could now look at trying to pry away Chandler for a reduced price.

We will continue to update on the situation if the Bulls choose to get back in the hunt for Tyson Chandler.

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Tags: 2009 free agency, Ben Gordon, Chicago Bulls, Chris Wilcox, Drew Gooden, Joakim Noah, Joe Smith, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, rescinded, trade, Tyson Chandler

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