Roman Modrowski of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Bulls may be willing to part with Jamal Crawford in an attempt to bring in some frontcourt help. An anonymous general manager told the Sun-Times that it appears as if Jerry Krause is seeking to trade Crawford.

The Bulls are looking for help in their frontcourt, but there is not much out there. Someone like Marc Jackson of the Timberwolves may be available, but the Bulls may want more in return for Crawford. ''He was a very high draft pick and is a very valuable member of this organization,'' Krause said.

Crawford may be available because of Jay Williams? emergence as the team?s starting point guard. Coach Bill Cartwright had been rotating starts between Williams and Crawford, but after Williams started the last two preseason games and Cartwright announcing that he wants to get his regular rotation set before the season starts, it appears as if Williams may have won the starting job.

In other Bulls "trade" news, Jalen Rose was a bit upset at the New York Posts? Peter Vecsey who wrote that Chicago is looking to deal Rose because of his "me-first" attitude. Krause and a team source denied the story, but a general manager speaking on the condition of anonymity said he heard Rose was available, although he didn't hear that from the Bulls.

Rose believes Vecsey's friendship with Pacers coach Isiah Thomas inspired the story. Indiana traded Rose last season after Rose and Thomas developed a bitter feud. ''I would be surprised [by a trade], but at the same time, that's the nature of the business,'' Rose said. ''I am an employee, not a boss.''

Krause said all general managers try to get a feel for what their players' trade value is. ''I ask teams in the league who they like on our team,'' Krause said. ''And so does every other general manager. But that does not mean I'm trying to trade somebody.''