FRANCHISE NOTES

     Bulls Owner Jerry Reinsdorf on rumors he plans to sell the
team: "I get asked this once a week by the media. ... If I ever
decide to sell the Bulls, I'll be sure to make an announcement"
(CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 11/14)....Canucks President & GM Pat Quinn, on
Seattle businessman John McCaw buying Arthur Griffiths' remaining
interest in Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment: "I don't think
nationality has a place in this. It's Vancouver's hockey team and
John is dedicated to keeping it Vancouver's hockey team.  I know
he loves the city and I think his motivation is to do everything
he can to make us successful" (VANCOUVER SUN, 11/14).