Jordan Stays Home

The Chicago Bulls want Michael Jordan to come and play - just not on Thursday.

Jordan phoned ahead and coach Phil Jackson said he told Jordan to stay away from the Bulls practice because of the swarming media contingent and nothing new to announce.

But Jackson did say an announcement on Jordan’s future would probably be made in three or four days.

Jackson couldn’t confirm that Jordan was having talks with team officials Thursday. He did say he thought there had been some talks Wednesday.

The throng of reporters and cameramen numbered more than 50 again.