The Chicago Bulls announced today it has re-signed forward James Thomas to a second 10-day contract. The rookie forward was originally signed by the Bulls to a 10-day contract on January 27, 2006.

Thomas has appeared in four games since joining the Bulls and has averaged 1.0 ppg and 1.5 rpg in 3.8 mpg. Thomas came to the Bulls via the Albany Patroons of the CBA, after a 15-game stint with the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this season. In 19 NBA appearances this year, he has posted averages of 1.4 ppg and 1.9 rpg in 7.3 mpg and shot .529 (9-17 FG) from the floor.