Doug Collins will become the next Bulls' head coach, according to a source.

The source said the deal is expected to be announced "sooner rather than later."

"I know Doug's got the itch [to coach again]," a league source said. "I think the Bulls' youth intrigues Doug more than the Phoenix [Suns] situation. He's a teacher That's what he likes to do.

"He might have been leery about the veterans on the Suns, including Shaq."