Doug Collins Not Going To Coach Bulls

By Margaret Lyons in News on Jun 6, 2008 9:40PM

Turns out Doug Collins isn't returning to the Bulls after all. Collins had a change of heart, so Jerry Reinsdorf's search continues.

"I just knew over the last few days that Jerry was really struggling over whether or not to do this, and I didn't want Jerry to have those struggles," Collins told the Tribune. "I love him. And I didn't want him feeling that kind of angst.

"This is absolutely mutual. When this first came about, there was a tremendous amount of excitement about this possibility. And I'm losing that. The feeling now is more, 'Should I do this?' Once I got to that point, it meant no. I always make decisions yes is yes, no is no and maybe is no.

So who's going to be leading the Bulls to victory next season? Phoenix Suns assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro wants in, and Dwayne Casey and Chuck Person have both interviewed, too. [S-T, Trib]