Johnson interested in Bulls job, will talk to Pax today

 
Avery Johnson said today he is interested in the Bulls' head coaching job and plans to talk to John Paxson today. Johnson was on the "Waddle and Silvy Show" on WMVP-AM (1000) and said he's not interested in taking next season off if things work out with the Bulls, who have the No. 1 pick in the June 26 draft. [link]

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