League sources said the Bulls were active in the discussions between the Kings and Rockets that resulted in the trade sending Kevin Martin to Houston and Tracy McGrady to the Kings.
The goal would have been unloading Kirk Hinrich's contract, which stretches for two more years and $17 million.
Hinrich would have gone to Sacramento and Brad Miller and Tyrus Thomas would've gone to Houston. If that had happened, the Bulls likely would have opted for Kurt Thomas and Francisco Elson from the Bucks for help up front.
It's unknown Chicago can revive talks with the Kings in regards to McGrady can be revived Thursday before the deadline.
