Pippen Hints at Bull Return

Scottie Pippen practiced with the Chicago Bulls on Friday for the first time in three weeks, then dropped a few hints about his future.

“I’m just trying to get myself healthy,” he said. “If I have to come back and play here, then, you know, that may be the way it has to be.”

The all-star forward has not played this season while recovering from foot surgery. He also has demanded to be traded by an organization he claims doesn’t respect him, although he has softened that stance recently.

He refused to comment further Friday on when--or where--he might play when he returns.

“Right now I’m just trying to get myself ready to where I can get back on the court and play a game, period,” he said.