Sixers assistant coach Ime Udoka is currently the favorite to become the Bulls‘ next head coach, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
With the NBA’s 22-team format for resuming the 2019/20 campaign approved, Chicago is now in the offseason stage, as the club will not travel to Orlando. As we relayed last month, current head coach Jim Boylen appears to be on the hot seat, and Bulls ownership have indicated they’ll approve a new hire should Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley choose to make a change.
Udoka, 42, enjoyed a seven-year NBA career that ended in 2011 after suiting up for the Spurs, Trail Blazers, Kings, Knicks and Lakers. He was part of Gregg Popovich‘s staff in San Antonio for seven seasons before joining the Sixers. Udoka was also interviewed for head coach with the Cavaliers before the job was given to John Beilen.
Chicago has failed to crack 30 wins since 2017, the same year they made their most recent playoff appearance. Under Boylen, the Bulls were 22-43 before the coronavirus pandemic suspended play. As Chicago readies for next season, hiring a coach that can take an inexperienced team with youth and potential back into contention will be key.
Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin will also be “in the picture” for the Bulls if they replace Boylen, Cowley notes, echoing what we heard earlier this spring.
Love this. Would be a great hire for the Chi.
Too early to tell but good experience
Every year there are 5 small towns that are sticky with top 5 picks
You rebuild with quality free agents but not draft picks, at least that is quicker way……
Lol are you serious
If Bulls or Knicks don’t hire me
Bulls = Knicks = dysfunction + Drama + Disappointment
Despite the rumors, Thibs is still available !!
Udoka got voted most likely to be next… actually a while ago.
He should be coaching philly next season
Philly front office dysfunction awards the Bulls. It’s nice to see it the other way around for once. Bulls have got themselves some real basketball staff for once.