Having lost out on gaining the services of Mike D'Antoni, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Bulls are turning their efforts towards former Mavs' Coach Avery Johnson and Boston assistant Tom Thibodeau.

While no formal interview has been scheduled as of Friday night, Bulls' GM John Paxson has reached out to Johnson's representatives. Some believe that Johnson, who is still owed $12 million from Dallas, may take a year off before taking another position.

While D'Antoni was an attractive proposition for Chicago, the Bulls have been looking for a coach who focuses on defense, which fits both Johnson and Thibodeau.

Via Chicago Tribune

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