Vinny Del Negro appears to be the front runner for the vacant coaching position in Chicago, with Del Negro, Chuck Person, and Dwane Casey told that a decision for the position is imminent, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

Casey was said to have impressed team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf during his second interview Wednesday. Paxson, sources say, touched base with representatives for Casey and Person.

The Bulls have given no indications they will wait for Celtics' assistant Tom Thibodeau, who is working in the NBA Finals against the Lakers.

"He has an unfair advantage," Lakers' star Kobe Bryant said. "He started drilling me, NBA basketball drills, when I was 14. Every single team he has been on had great strategies and physical defense. He's awesome."