John Paxson's search for a head coach will involve many of the typical names like Rick Carlisle and Jeff Van Gundy, but assistants such as Tom Thibodeau and Michael Curry are also on the list, as well as retreads like Paul Westphal and Dwane Casey.
Larry Brown, Mike Fratello, and Terry Porter aren't expected to draw interest from the Bulls, but Avery Johnson and Mark Jackson could become candidates.
"I want to be able to explore different candidates and listen to different philosophies on how to play in regards to our personnel," Paxson said.
"We've had a lot of guys who have been here for a while now. I have a certain feeling about them. It will be good to see if other people think the same way I do or if there are other ways to use our players.
"I certainly have to feel comfortable with the person. It has to be somebody I can work with and share my philosophy of how I like to see the game played. But it's open-ended right now. I'm just beginning to consider who I might want to talk to."