On July 13, it was reported that Kirk Hinrich would be re-signing with the Chicago Bulls. Turner Sports's David Aldridge was first to break the news.
Kirk Hinrich has re-signed with the Bulls, per source.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 13, 2014
Bulls will sign Kirk Hinrich to two-year, $5.6M deal for room exception ($2.73M next season), w/player option for 2nd season, per source.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 14, 2014
At Pau Gasol's introductory press conference, head coach Tom Thibodeau shared his thoughts on Kirk's re-signing, despite the fact it had yet to become official:
Thibodeau, on Hinrich's return: "It was huge for us. Basically he saved us the last two seasons."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) July 18, 2014
