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The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has matched the contract offer to restricted free agent guard Chris Duhon by the Toronto Raptors on August 9. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“Chris was an integral part of our success last season and we’re excited to have him back,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “The opportunity to retain our continuity and see our young team grow together has been a key offseason focus for us, and this is a step in that direction.”

Drafted by Chicago in the second round (38th overall) of NBA Draft 2004, the 6-1, 185-pound Duhon was one of only two Bulls to appear in all 82 games during the 2004-05 season, including 73 starts. The 6-1, 195 pound guard averaged 5.9 ppg, 4.9 apg (NBA rookie-high), 2.6 rpg, 1.00 spg and 26.5 mpg. He also appeared in all six of Chicago’s playoff games in 2005 and posted 6.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.5 apg and 26.5 mpg.