Carlisle, Izzo lead Bulls rumor mill

 
A rumor-filled Wednesday basically ended with the Bulls' coaching search in the same place it began, with general manager John Paxson continuing his stated plan to explore different candidates and listen to different philosophies about personnel. [link]

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Carlisle, Izzo lead Bulls rumor mill -- ChicagoSports.com

| Tribune reporter 12:34 AM CDT, April 24, 2008 A rumor-filled Wednesday basically ended with the Bulls' coaching search in the same place it began, with general manager John Paxson continuing his stated plan to explore different candidates and listen ...
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