The Chicago Bulls have reached out to Phil Jackson to gauge his interest in returning to the franchise he coached during the 1990s, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

There has been no direct contact between Bulls officials and Jackson, according to the sources, but people close to both parties have spoken and come away with the belief that Jackson would be open to a potential reunion in Chicago next season.

Chicago GM Gar Forman refused to comment on the club's coaching search when reached Monday night by telephone.

Jackson has said recently there's a "90 percent chance" that if he coaches next season it will be with the Lakers. But Lakers owner Jerry Buss reportedly wants Jackson to take a pay cut from the $12 million salary he's receiving this season.