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76ers assistant coach Ime Udoka the 'front-runner' for Bulls job?


Sixers assistant coach Ime Udoka is currently the “front-runner” to become the Bulls‘ new head coach, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

With the NBA’s 22-team plan for resuming the 2019-20 campaign approved, Chicago is now in the offseason stage as the organization will not travel to Orlando. As we relayed last month, current head coach Jim Boylen appears to be on the hot seat and that the Bulls would approve a new hire should Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley choose to do so.

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 joined Gregg Popovich’s staff in San Antonio for seven seasons before going to 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 2016-17, 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 who can take an inexperienced team with youth and potential back into contention will be key.





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