Pargo returns to NBA

CHICAGO, July 13 (UPI) -- Guard Jannero Pargo is back in the NBA after a one-year hiatus in Europe.

The Chicago Bulls signed Pargo, 29, who played professionally in Russia and Greece last year, to an undisclosed contract Monday.

The 6-foot-1 Chicago native has six seasons of NBA experience, having played 316 games for Chicago, the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte, Toronto and, most recently, New Orleans.

His career stats include 6.9 points and 2.1 assists per game.