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Article: Diop? Curry? Bulls quiet on draft plans

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Jerry Krause cloaked himself in secrecy Saturday, closing the Berto Center to the media as the two likely finalists to be the Bulls' first pick in the draft Wednesday worked out for him. Krause wouldn't acknowledge he was evaluating anyone, despite a stretch limousine in the parking lot and the arrival of a team physician to evaluate one of the players.

One of the draft prospects was no secret. ESPN.com reported Friday that 7-foot, 315-pound center DeSagana Diop scheduled a Saturday workout with ...

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