P528 528 TELEINF SPORTS 20:11:51 S P O R T S The 6th of October BASKETBALL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Australia's Luc Longley signed a multi-9ear contraat with the Chicago Bulls herj Thursday, making him the likely long-term starter in the middle for the powerful Natjonal Basketball Associatjon (NBA) club. Longley, a towerjng 2mtr1 (6fu 8in) center, averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 55 games for the Bulls last year, missing much of the season due to injuries. He was brought to the Bulls in a trade with Minnesota in February of 1994. The Aussie Redhead will likely pla8 a vital role inshde for the Bulls, who traded away center will perdue to San Antonio for four-time NBA rebounding champion see next page >>>