Bulls center Joakim Noah says that the uncertain future of coach Vinny Del Negro isn't distracting the team in their first round playoff series against the Cavaliers.

"Those are things as players that we can't really control," Noah said Monday afternoon. "I think our mindset is just to be ready for [Tuesday's] game.

"I think that we're in this all together. During the year, a lot of things happened. There's a lot of rumors, a lot of speculation. Some things are better kept internal, kind of like a family, or a frat. Kind of like that."

A reporter pushed Noah to open up, citing fan interest, but the center didn't budge.

"I agree with that," he said. "But that doesn't mean you guys have to know everything.

"As long as we fight every day on the court for you guys, what else do you need to know?"