[bears9]

Tuesday began with an erroneous ESPN.com report that the Bulls were close to a deal that would make Mike D'Antoni their next coach.

The day ended with D'Antoni, the soon-to-be former coach in Phoenix, still employed by the Suns.

D'Antoni told general manager John Paxson he wants to coach the Bulls when they met in Phoenix a couple of days ago. He also interviewed with New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh this week.

But D'Antoni is on hold while Paxson and Walsh schedule interviews with Avery Johnson, who was fired by the Dallas Mavericks a week ago. The Bulls were working Tuesday on lining up a meeting with Johnson -- and he might not be the last candidate Paxson pursues.

D'Antoni on hold; Johnson talks in works :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Bulls

[Be Da Bear]

If the Bulls hire Avery Johnson I'll tell you right now; THEY WILL DO NOTHING! HE'S NOT A GOOD COACH IMO. With just about everyone gone though watch Johnson get the Bulls job.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Be Da Bear

If the Bulls hire Avery Johnson I'll tell you right now; THEY WILL DO NOTHING! HE'S NOT A GOOD COACH IMO. With just about everyone gone though watch Johnson get the Bulls job.

Totally agree, I could take that Mavs team to the Finals, and maybe they couldn't blow a 2-0 lead. Hire that Celtics assistant everyone likes.

[Be Da Bear]

Originally Posted by bears9

Totally agree, I could take that Mavs team to the Finals, and maybe they couldn't blow a 2-0 lead. Hire that Celtics assistant everyone likes.

To be honest, I don't know what I can't stand more. His voice, or his coaching.