According to the Newark Star-Ledger, Arn Tellem, agent for disgruntled Bull Tim Thomas, has agreed to the terms outlined by Bulls GM John Paxson and should soon become a semi-free agent.  Semi, being that his buyout comes with the provision he does not sign with an Eastern Conference team.

The Ledger reports that while the Nets were Thomas? first choice, he now appears to be headed to the Phoenix Suns where he will step in for the injured Kurt Thomas.