Bulls general manager John Paxson stated that he doesn?t expect coach Scott Skiles? contract to be an issue this summer during an interview Tuesday on WMVP 1000-AM. The Bulls hold an option on Skiles for next season.

?When the season ends, the option doesn?t matter,? Paxson said. ?I want to be able to work out an extension for Scott. That?s my thought process. But it?s not anything to deal with right now.

?When it comes to Scott, I?ve said all along, I want Scott to be here a long time. I respect him, I think the world of him. He?s a terrific coach and my attention when the season ends is to sign him to a contract extension, not just worry about the option.?