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Toronto sends Rick Brunson to Chicago for Roger Mason

The Chicago Bulls today acquired guard Rick Brunson from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for guard Roger Mason, Jr. This trade is conditional upon both players passing their physicals.

Brunson has made 193 appearances throughout his seven-year career, averaging 2.5 ppg, 1.8 apg and 1.0 rpg. This season, he has averaged 1.3 ppg through three appearances as a Raptor. In 2002-03 with the Bulls, the 6-4, 190-pound guard averaged 3.5 ppg, 2.1 apg and 1.1 rpg in 17 games. Since going undrafted in the 1997 NBA Draft, Brunson has toured with five different teams, including his second tour of duty with the Bulls.

Mason has appeared in 20 career games in his two seasons with the Bulls and has averaged 1.7 ppg. This season, he averaged 1.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg and 1.0 apg in three games. Mason has been on the injured list with a left groin strain since November 7, 2003 and has missed Chicago’s last 17 games. The 6-5, 200-pound guard was selected by Chicago in the second round (31st overall) of the 2002 NBA Draft.