May 31, 2008 10:36 PM EST
According to a report by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Bulls' GM John Paxson plans on talking with a veteran coach whom nobody has identified that would be surprising.
Many believe that Doug Collins will be named as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, but Paxson appears to still be interviewing other candidates, showing that the decision is not yet set in stone.
The same person who spoke with Johnson about the unnamed veteran candidate emphasized Paxson hasn't yet recommended to team Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that negotiations should begin with Collins, the point the Bulls reached with Mike D'Antoni before he spurned them for the Knicks' job.
Paxson and team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf were said to be unhappy that their talks with Collins became public while several league executives believe that Derrick Rose will be a lock for the top pick if Collins does land the team's coaching job.
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Doug Collins and the Chicago Bulls have made no announcement regarding his status as the next head coach of the team, according to The Associated Press.
Collins coached the Bulls before they began their dynasty in the 1990s and worked as an analyst for TNT this season.
He acknowledged Thursday after the Lakers won the Western Conference Title that he was in discussions with GM John Paxson.
However, Collins did say, "I have not been offered. I have not accepted."
Collins has a 332-287 record over his coaching career.
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Media reports from the Chicago Sun-Times have sources saying Doug Collins will be named the Bulls' new head coach.
John Paxson has released the following statement to RealGM and other media outlets in response.
“I have been in contact with Doug Collins in regard to our head coaching position. Contrary to some reports that are currently out there, we have not reached an agreement. Right now, his commitment is covering the Western Conference Finals for TNT. When that series concludes, we will continue our dialogue. In the meantime, I will continue to talk to other candidates and review our options.”
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Bulls May 2008 Archive
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 29, 2008
A source says that John Paxson will hire Doug Collins to be the Bulls next head coach.
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The Miami Herald | May 29, 2008
Both the Heat and Bulls are denying a rumor that guard Derrick Rose is headed to South Beach.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | May 29, 2008
Joakim Noah could have charges for possession of marijuana and drinking from an open container dropped.
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Chicago Tribune | May 29, 2008
John Paxson was angry at the rumor spread by Joey Dorsey that the Bulls will take Michael Beasley with the first pick in June's draft instead of Dorsey's collegiate teammate Derrick Rose.
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Chicago Tribune | May 29, 2008
Joakim Noah has agreed to pay $200 in fines and avoid additional incidents during a six-month probation, which will lead to the misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges to be dropped.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 28, 2008
Joey Dorsey believes he has inside information that the Chicago Bulls will select Michael Beasley, which would allow the Heat to pick Derrick Rose.
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The Chicago Tribune | May 28, 2008
Hours after being arrested for possession of marijuana and drinking from an open container on Sunday, Bulls' forward Joakim Noah was issued a pair of traffic citations by University of Florida police.
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Chicago Tribune | May 28, 2008
John Paxson came away impressed with Lakers' Assistant Coach Kurt Rambis following their meeting.
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Chicago Tribune | May 28, 2008
A source close to Avery Johnson said a formal interview has yet to be rescheduled since John Paxson canceled for personal reasons May 7.
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The Chicago Tribune | May 27, 2008
Yannick Noah doesn't understand "all that fuss" surrounding the arrest of his son Joakim for possession of marijuana and drinking from an open container.
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The Daily Camera | May 27, 2008
Chicago General Manager John Paxson could meet with Colorado head Coach Jeff Bzdelik about the team's vacant head coaching position this week.
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East Valley Tribune | May 27, 2008
Steve Kerr met with Laker Assistant Coach Brian Shaw on May 18.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | May 26, 2008
Former Jazz guard Jeff Hornacek grew up idolizing the Bulls, and now he's trying to convince General Manager John Paxson that he's the right man to coach the team.
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ESPN | May 25, 2008
Bulls forward Joakim Noah has been arrested for possession of marijuana and having an open container of alcohol.
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The New York Daily News | May 25, 2008
The Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers, Supersonics, Suns, and Magic are expected to make a run at Chicago point guard Kirk Hinrich.
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The Daily Herald | May 24, 2008
The Bulls and Raptors might be able to work out a deal involving T.J. Ford this summer.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | May 24, 2008
Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf believes that one of the reasons coach Mike D'Antoni decided against joining the team was the team's focus on defense.
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Chicago Tribune | May 23, 2008
Now that the Chicago Bulls have miraculously secured the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Avery Johnson is now showing strong interest in the team's coaching position.
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PA SportsTicker | May 23, 2008
While Snow has not yet retired, PA SporsTicker cites a report in the Charlotte Observer saying that Bulls' GM John Paxson may be willing to take a chance on Snow as the team's next head coach.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 23, 2008
Jeff Hornacek is the latest of a long line of potential coaches to meet with John Paxson about the vacant coaching position in Chicago.
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Chicago Tribune | May 23, 2008
Eddy Curry believes that Derrick Rose would have no problems playing at home with the Bulls, should Chicago select him with the first overall pick.
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The Chicago Tribune | May 22, 2008
There is growing speculation that the Bulls are leaning towards drafting forward Michael Beasley, which might force them to ship either Tyrus Thomas or Drew Gooden out of town.
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The Miami Herald | May 21, 2008
Even before Chicago landed the first overall pick in the draft at Tuesday night's lottery, it appeared as though the team was looking to trade point guard Kirk Hinrich.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | May 21, 2008
Memphis point guard Derrick Rose is excited about the possibility of playing for the Bulls after the franchise landed the number one overall pick on Tuesday night.
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RealGM | May 20, 2008
The Chicago Bulls have won the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery and will likely choose between Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.
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Chicago Tribune | May 20, 2008
If the Bulls do not move into the top three in tonight's lottery, they may be active on the trade front as the draft draws near.
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Plain-Dealer | May 17, 2008
According to a league source, John Lucas is a candidate for the head coaching job with the Chicago Bulls.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 17, 2008
The Bulls believe Avery Johnson is more interested in collecting money from Mark Cuban than becoming their coach.
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Chicago Tribune | May 17, 2008
Joe Dumars will not grant the Bulls the same access to fellow assistant Michael Curry as he did for Terry Porter.
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Chicago Tribune | May 14, 2008
New Knick coach Mike D'Antoni did not dispute the comments made by Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf that D'Antoni misled the Bulls.
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 13, 2008
Avery Johnson may be leaning toward taking at least a season off and collecting the money owed him by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Chicago Tribune | May 13, 2008
Mike D'Antoni told Bulls' chairman Jerry Reinsdorf on Friday that he did not want to coach the Knicks.
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The Chicago Tribune | May 12, 2008
Bulls' General Manager John Paxson is planning to meet with Avery Johnson regarding the team's vacant coaching position this week.
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Newsday | May 12, 2008
Players on the Bulls were filling John Paxson's inbox with text messages requesting they hire Mike D'Antoni.
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Chicago Tribune | May 11, 2008
The Chicago Bulls received word that Mike D'Antoni had accepted the head coaching position with New York as John Paxson and Jerry Reinsdorf were preparing to make an official offer.
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Chicago Tribune | May 11, 2008
The Bulls are turning their efforts towards former Mavs' Coach Avery Johnson and Boston assistant Tom Thibodeau after missing out on Mike D'Antoni.
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New York Times | May 10, 2008
Mike D'Antoni is expected to sign a contract on Sunday.
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ESPN.com | May 10, 2008
Sources say the Knicks have offered Mike D'Antoni $24 million for four years. But the Bulls are also in heavy pursuit.
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Chicago Tribune | May 10, 2008
The financial situation involving former Bulls coach Scott Skiles will not prevent Chicago from paying Mike D'Antoni, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.
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New York Times | May 10, 2008
The Knicks reportedly have outlined a coaching contract that would make Mike D'Antoni the third-highest-paid coach in the NBA.
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Dallas Morning News | May 9, 2008
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle are still stuck in negotiations on the contract which will make Carlisle the team's head coach.
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ESPN | May 9, 2008
The New York Knicks outlined the parameters on a lucrative 5 year deal they are prepared to give to to Suns' Coach Mike D'Antoni on Thursday, and the Bulls' offer is expected to come by Sunday at the latest.
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Daily Herald | May 8, 2008
John Paxson plans to meet with Avery Johnson before deciding who the next coach of the Chicago Bulls will be.
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East Valley Tribune | May 8, 2008
The New York Knicks could soon make a substantial financial offer to Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni, which could show him that he is their number one coaching target.
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Arizona Republic | May 8, 2008
Avery Johnson has been eliminated as a candidate for the head coaching job in Chicago.
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Denver Post | May 8, 2008
Nuggets' assistant Coach Mike Dunlap, who interviewed with John Paxson for the vacant Chicago Bulls' coaching position only last week, appears to be headed to the University of Arizona to join Lute Olson's staff.
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ESPN | May 7, 2008
The Suns expect to hear back from Mike D'Antoni one way or another about what he will be doing next season by Friday.
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Press Release | May 6, 2008
The Chicago Bulls announced today the hiring of Chuck Swirsky to handle the radio play-by-play duties for Chicago Bulls broadcasts on ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM).
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Chicago Sun-Times | May 6, 2008
A Phoenix radio station is reporting that Mike D'Antoni is closer to a deal with the New York Knicks because money is getting in the way of a Bulls' deal.
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Chicago Tribune | May 6, 2008
Suns' Coach Mike D'Antoni has told GM John Paxson that he wants to be the next coach of the Chicago Bulls.
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New York Times | May 6, 2008
Mike D'Antoni could wind up in New York or Chicago.
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Chicago Tribune | May 5, 2008
Suns coach Mike D'Antoni has been granted permission to talk to the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks.
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New York Post | May 3, 2008
Sources have told the New York Post that the 2001-02 Coach of the Year Rick Carlisle has agreed to terms to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
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Chicago Tribune | May 1, 2008
The Bulls have confirmed that they will try to talk with Avery Johnson, who was fired from the Mavericks on Wednesday.
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