D'Antoni, Johnson expected to fuel Bulls' rumor mill

 
With at least two high-profile NBA head coaches — Mike D'Antoni and Avery Johnson — reportedly about to be fired, the Bulls' coaching search is about to expand — at least in rumor mills. Bulls general manager John Paxson is expected to interview Marc Jackson about the job today in Los Angeles. [link]

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Sports Illustrated's Jack McCallum reports that Mike D'Antoni will NOT be the coach of the Phoenix Suns in 08-09. McCallum states that Chicago, New York, and Toronto are possible destinations for D'Antoni next season.
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Now that it appears D'Antoni is out as Suns head coach, who will he coach next (looking at you, Bulls).
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The Dallas Mavericks parted company with coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, a day following the team's first-round exit from the NBA playoffs, ESPN.com has learned. Speculation about Johnson's future with the franchise had been mounting for weeks, ever ...
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The Next Bulls Coach?

It looks like Mike D'Antoni is out as the Suns head coach after their first round playoff exit so, of course...it's time for me to push him as the Bulls next head coach. Why??? I'm not really sure. I really don't have a reason for wanting D'Antoni ...
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A few more coaches for the Bulls to choose from

When I went to bed, Rick Carlisle was still the favorite to become the Bulls next head coach. Then, this morning, I woke up to the news that Mike D’Antoni and Avery Johnson may be available. Personally, I’d prefer D’Antoni. Discuss among yourselves.
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