Veteran guard Hinrich returning to Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls say guard Kirk Hinrich has exercised his player option and will return next season.

Terms were not disclosed in Monday's announcement.

A 12-year NBA veteran, the 34-year old Hinrich has played in 833 regular-season games and averaged 11.4 points, five assists, three rebounds and 1.15 steals per game. He also has played in 65 playoff games.