chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/29/2008
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| Tribune reporter 2:29 PM CDT, May 29, 2008 Six weeks ago Thursday, shortly after firing interim coach Jim Boylan, general manager John Paxson talked about hiring someone who passionately resonated with players and fans. How about Doug Collins? While sources have confirmed the former Bulls coach is expected to become the new Bulls coach, Paxson released the following statement Thursday ...
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Trib: Doug Collins expected to be next Bulls coach
Blog a Bull —
... This report from KC Johnson was mentioned earlier today in a (since hidden) fanpost, but that was a first draft, with the idea that Collins could be coming in as either the head coach or an assistant. ...
Bulls turn to Doug Collins
Nothing But Nylon —
Doug Collins? I guess we shouldn’t be surprised. I never truly believed the Bulls were serious about Mike D’Antoni as head coach. That would have meant handing the reigns to an outsider, someone who could potentially disagree with John Paxson and Jerry Reinsdorf. It didn’t sound like the Bulls I’ve come to know so well. Doug Collins makes perfect sense. He’s a Reinsdorf guy. He and Pax will work perfectly together, since they probably have the same mindset when it comes to the roster and Collins is the guy Paxson reportedly wanted all along. ...
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CelticsBlog —
... - It looks like Doug Collins could end up in Chicago. My gut reaction, which admittedly means very little, is that's an awful idea. Head over to ...
I Love the '80s Strikes Back
Rumors and Rants —
... Doug Collins is coming back to coach the Bulls, and I couldn't be more excited! Combined with the pending Celtics-Lakers matchup in the NBA Finals and baseball teams slowly returning to ...
This Doug Collins-to-Chicago Thing Will Happen
SLAM Online —
... Doug Collins and the Chicago Bulls organization did their best to diffuse the situation yesterday, with both parties coming out and saying that nothing has been offered (nor accepted.) But it doesn’t take Nostradamus to figure out that Collins will become the head coach of the Bulls in the very near future. ...
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Doug Collins could be next Bulls coach
chicagotribune.com 5/29/2008 — Six weeks ago Thursday, shortly after firing interim coach Jim Boylan, general manager John Paxson talked about hiring someone who passionately resonated with players and fans.
How about Doug Collins?
Sources confirmed the former Bulls coach could be poised to become the new Bulls coach. Collins coached the Bulls from 1986-89.
Trib: Doug Collins expected to be next Bulls coach
blogabull.com 5/29/2008 —
This report from KC Johnson was mentioned earlier today in a (since hidden) fanpost, but that was a first draft, with the idea that Collins could be coming in as either the head coach or an assistant.
Now?
Six weeks ago Thursday, shortly ...
Source says Collins coming back to coach Bulls
dailyherald.com 5/29/2008 — While interviewing four different coaching candidates in Chicago last week, Bulls general manager John Paxson had a surprise up his sleeve. Doug Collins, who coached the Bulls from 1986-89, may be on his way to returning as the team's head coach. A ...
Bulls' Paxson Responds to Collins Reports
nba.com 5/29/2008 — Statement from John Paxson Regarding the Chicago Bulls Head Coaching Search:
"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. ...
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Wizards Insider 5/29/2008
Several reports out of Chicago have TNT basketball analyst and former Bulls, Pistons and Wizards Coach Doug Collins leaving his comfy seat along Kevin Harlan to get back into coaching. I guess we can assume that Kwame Brown has scratched the Bulls off ...
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The Bulls slow-moving coaching search apparently has ended suddenly. According to sources, general manager John Paxson has tapped into the franchises past and has reached a deal with Doug Collins, currently working as an analyst on TNT, to take ...
