Mark Jackson, considered the front-runner for the head coaching vacancy with the Knicks, is set to discuss the same job with the Bulls this week, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Bulls general manager John Paxson initially contacted Jackson last week about meeting with him for an interview.

Jackson has maintained that his preference would be to take over the helm of the Knicks, but appears to be keeping his options open.

Paxson has a number of candidates on his list, but will have to wait for several teams to be eliminated from the postseason in order to schedule interviews.