Butler rejects Bulls offer

Swingman Jimmy Butler has rejected the Chicago Bulls offer for a contract extension.  Butler will become a restricted free agent at seasons' end. 

“It came down to me deciding that I want to bet on myself,” Butler told Yahoo Sports in a text message on Friday. “It was about me believing that I put the work in this summer to become a better player with the hope that my improvement will give the Bulls a better chance to win a championship.”