Chicago inks Johnson for the rest of the year

Per league rules, the Bulls, who signed Johnson to 10-day contracts on February 28 and March 9, had to decide Friday whether to release Johnson outright or ink him for the remainder of the campaign.

Johnson has started seven games for the Bulls in the 2003-04 season, appearing in 26 contests. He has averaged 3.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.