Ex-Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau Has Sights on East Team
Tom Thibodeau is reportedly open to a return, and the Bulls are expected to explore a reunion after hiring Bryson Graham.
- As the Chicago Bulls begin their head coach search, former leader Tom Thibodeau is reportedly "very interested in a comeback," according to Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Tuesday.
- New executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham joined the Bulls on Monday after departing the Atlanta Hawks, making finding a replacement for former coach Billy Donovan his first priority.
- Chicago holds sentimental value for Thibodeau, who led the team to five consecutive playoff appearances from 2010 to 2015 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals during that tenure.
- Across his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks, the veteran coach holds a 578-420 career record with 10 playoff appearances in 13 seasons.
- The Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans, and Portland Trail Blazers are also hunting for new leadership, raising questions about whether Thibodeau fits Chicago's rebuilding process.
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