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Posts tagged "firing"

Paxson tried to punch Vinny and more rumors

Per Rick Bucher on an ESPN podcast via realgm: (from Bucher)I’ve had multiple sources tell me this, John Paxson didn’t just shove or whatever, he punched or tried to punch Vinny twice in that altercation. (from the poster)He goes on to say that he thinks the Bulls have to clean out the front office. Also... Read more »
By DougThonus,
May 2, 2010 at 6:42 am
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Lovie Smith keeps his job and how it relates to the Bulls

The Bears announced yesterday that they’re keeping Lovie Smith on for at least one more year though they’re dumping all of the offensive assistants and agreeing to bring back in a defensive coordinator rather than having Smith run the defense while being the head coach.   I’m sure many Bears fans are disappointed in the... Read more »
By DougThonus,
January 6, 2010 at 6:30 am
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Vinny Del Negro hanging on; left to speak when management bailed on him

Some quotes from the Tribune: “I go on what the people I work with and the people that make those decisions tell me,” Del Negro said about his future. “They’ve been supportive.” “I don’t let it affect myself or the team,” Del Negro said. “I focus on what I can control and that’s our effort... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 29, 2009 at 6:20 am
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Berger: No decision on VDN yet

From his blog: At the time those basketballs were bouncing, no decision on Del Negro’s fate had been made. But don’t read too much into that; the writing is on the wall for an imminent end to Del Negro’s tenure as the latest Bulls coach who flamed out around Christmastime. “It’s not a matter of... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 23, 2009 at 7:43 pm
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Tyrus 2-3 weeks away

Per Mike McGraw Del Negro mentioned that Tyrus Thomas (broken left arm) may still be 2-3 weeks from returning to game action. Tyrus coming back could provide the Bulls a big lift, but realistically, the effort needs to be there.   It’s been missing for awhile now. Vinny has some interesting quotes about his tenure in... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 10, 2009 at 8:37 pm
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Vinny Del Negro to be fired Dec 16th [speculation]

In a crazy bit of speculation that could be proven wrong quite quickly, I think Vinny Del Negro is fired Dec 16th.   The reason? The Bulls play the Celtics and Lakers in two of their next three games.   They have no chance whatsoever to win those games.   If they want to bring in a... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 10, 2009 at 1:59 pm
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