The Bulls strongly pursued O.J. Mayo, offering Ronnie Brewer, two first-round picks and a second-rounder to the Grizzlies, according to sources.

Memphis turned down the offer, instead going deep in talks with the Pacers on a three-team deal that would have netted them Josh McRoberts and a first-round pick.

There's a longstanding theory that Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley, who has a home in the St. Charles area, doesn't like doing business with the Bulls for competitive reasons, according to the Chicago Tribune.