Jimmy Butler and the Chicago Bulls have until the end of October to work out an extension to keep him from becoming a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
“They definitely are [working on the contract],’’ Butler said. “We’re really good now, moving in the right direction.
‘‘I want to be here, and the Bulls want me here. However long it takes, as long as we get it worked out. Basketball is my main focus, not really the contract situation.’’