ESPN Source: Bulls, Thibodeau talk deal

Little Digger · Post #1 » by **Little Digger** » Wed Sep 5, 2012 11:41 pm

Chicago Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and coach Tom Thibodeau have resumed negotiations about a contract extension for Thibodeau, according to a source familiar with the situation.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/ ... ract-talks

jc23 · Post #2 » by **jc23** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 12:16 am

Get'er Done!

kyrv · Post #3 » by **kyrv** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 12:25 am

Little Digger wrote:
Chicago Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and coach Tom Thibodeau have resumed negotiations about a contract extension for Thibodeau, according to a source familiar with the situation.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/ ... ract-talks

Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

jl342323 · Post #4 » by **jl342323** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 12:27 am

kyrv wrote:
Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

that is exactly what i was thinking.

whats up with that?

kyrv · Post #5 » by **kyrv** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 12:32 am

jl342323 wrote:
kyrv wrote:
Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

that is exactly what i was thinking.

whats up with that?

I think it's possible, I think JR did with Skiles (not positive) negotiated, although he had an issue with Skiles' agent also, and they would probably just say 'the Bulls and Thibs are talking' if it was generic?

JDRochholz · Post #6 » by **JDRochholz** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 12:40 am

Thank you Jesus! Let's get this done.

Air Poohdini · Post #7 » by **Air Poohdini** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 1:06 am

I hope Jerry isn't trying to low ball Thibs.

keloms · Post #8 » by **keloms** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 1:29 am

Of course they are. Much like the other spin, the drama regarding this is media made. The league essentially shuts down in August so all talks suspended so everyone could take their vacations and trips and now things pick back up after Labor Day.

Deal is done before season tips.

Jvaughn · Post #9 » by **Jvaughn** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 1:30 am

Air Poohdini wrote:I hope Jerry isn't trying to low ball Thibs.

That's what I'm fearing. Watch him go in and lower the offer.

babblin-on · Post #10 » by **babblin-on** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 2:36 am

kyrv wrote:
jl342323 wrote:
kyrv wrote:
Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

that is exactly what i was thinking.

whats up with that?

I think it's possible, I think JR did with Skiles (not positive) negotiated, although he had an issue with Skiles' agent also, and they would probably just say 'the Bulls and Thibs are talking' if it was generic?

Reinsdorf said he doesn't like to negotiate with coach's agents during the Skiles affair, if I find a link from back then, I'll post it in here.

Post #11 » by **Tommy Udo 6** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 2:40 am

jl342323 wrote:
kyrv wrote:
Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

that is exactly what i was thinking.

whats up with that?

This has always been the case as far back as I remember

The GM interviews to recommend but JR discusses salary alone with the coach.

In this case, there is no need for GM to get involved.

Remember D'Antoni? Paxson recommended him but JR didnt want to pay him. JR preferred the cheaper Vinny Del Negro

Hold That · Post #12 » by **Hold That** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 4:17 am

Air Poohdini wrote:I hope Jerry isn't trying to low ball Thibs.

This is Rein$dorf we're talking about, he's going to at least attempt one lowball offer, he can't help himself. :lol:

Bosh Spice · Post #13 » by **Bosh Spice** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 4:48 am

Bulls69 · Post #14 » by **Bulls69** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 5:44 am

Over and Under months before this deal get done I say four months.

keloms · Post #15 » by **keloms** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 6:01 am

Bulls69 wrote:Over and Under months before this deal get done I say four months.

Done before season starts. Guaranteed.

Media and obnoxious fans better start thinking of what's the next story they want to ridiculously over dramatize.

LCMJ · Post #16 » by **LCMJ** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 6:06 am

this board has been so dead lately.

hopefully, they agree on a contract asap

JDRochholz · Post #17 » by **JDRochholz** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 11:40 am

LCMJ wrote:this board has been so dead lately.

hopefully, they agree on a contract asap

I have never seen you use the word "hopefully"......Suddenly I'm not optimistic about a new deal... :wink:

Post #18 » by **RedBulls23** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 1:36 pm

kyrv wrote:
jl342323 wrote:
kyrv wrote:
Is this meant to be an accurate report, meaning, instead of GarPax and an agent negotiating, it's JR and Thibs?

that is exactly what i was thinking.

whats up with that?

I think it's possible, I think JR did with Skiles (not positive) negotiated, although he had an issue with Skiles' agent also, and they would probably just say 'the Bulls and Thibs are talking' if it was generic?

JR also did it with Deng if I remember correctly.

Post #19 » by **Tommy Udo 6** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 2:49 pm

no, JR does not negotiate direct with players - only the coach

JR made an exception for MJ because MJ could not stand Krause and didnt trust him.

JR would have given approval on Deng but didnt carry out the actual negotiations

Post #20 » by **RedBulls23** » Thu Sep 6, 2012 3:01 pm

Tommy Udo 6 wrote:no, JR does not negotiate direct with players - only the coach

JR made an exception for MJ because MJ could not stand Krause and didnt trust him.

JR would have given approval on Deng but didnt carry out the actual negotiations

Correct, normally JR doesn't negotiate with players, but he did with Deng for some reason. I remember reading few articles about it. I'll see if I can find any and will post a link.