Kurt Thomas is a "strong candidate" to return to the Bulls next season. Thomas has drawn pretty heavy interest around the league despite being the NBA's oldest player, but he showed he can still contribute last season with Chicago. There's thought to be mutual interest between the team and Thomas, and there seems to be a growing expectation that he'll return for the veteran's minimum. He started 37 contests for the team last season and averaged 5.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and a block per game.

The Knicks will look to sign free agent Kurt Thomas. Thomas is the league's oldest player, but he's still proven to be productive. The team's interest has been long-standing, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him starting for New York as the club looks to fill its hole in the middle with a one-year contract. Thomas said he "loved" his time with the Knicks, but the Bulls are interested in re-signing him, and the Heat and Mavericks are also though to have some level of interest as well.

The Knicks will pursue free agent Kurt Thomas, a source tells the Daily News. Despite being the NBA's oldest player at 38, Thomas says he wants to play one more season. He likely won't be retained by the Bulls after getting passed by Taj Gibson and Omer Asik in the rotation. On the Knicks, he'd serve as a low-post defender off the bench that could try to keep Amare Stoudemire out of foul trouble. Thomas spent seven years in New York earlier in his career.