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Paxson names Boylan interim coach of the Bulls

 
Jim Boylan has been named interim coach of the Bulls, the team said today. Boylan, who had been lead assistant to Scott Skiles, will run the team for the rest of the season. ‘‘After sitting down with Jim yesterday and discussing our team, I feel comfortable giving him the interim head coaching position,’’ Bulls general manager John Paxson said. (link)

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