Aug. 26, 2005

Chicago, IL - (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bulls re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Othella Harrington on Wednesday. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Harrington appeared in 70 games with the Bulls last season, averaging 8.0 points and 4.2 rebounds. He joined the team in a six-player trade with the New York Knicks on August 5, 2004. "Othella was a valuable contributor in many different ways last season. Having him back will add to the continuity of the team and further facilitate the development of our young big players," said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. A nine-year veteran, Harrington has played in 589 games and holds career averages of 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds.