1.   Chicago is a possible landing spot for Fleury, especially if the Hawks lose Tony Amonte to the annual Super Summer Sale.

2.   The Hawks already have lost forward Chris Crawford to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

3.   The Hawks have lost five in a row.

4.   The Hawks have lost seven of nine games.

5.   The Hawks have lost their first five games under new coach Lon Kruger.

6.   The Hawks have now lost six in a row.

7.   The Hawks have lost five straight and seven of their last eight games.

8.   The two-time defending National Basketball Association champion Bulls have won seven consecutive games while the Hawks have lost five straight, season-long streaks for both teams.