The timing may be different, but the conclusions from conversations with people familiar with the Bulls' pursuit of former Timberwolves executive Fred Hoiberg are the same.
-- Hoiberg will accept and be introduced as Bulls coach next week before the NBA Finals begin Thursday to allow Iowa State to begin its replacement search formally and break its recruiting stalemate.
-- Hoiberg will accept the Bulls job next week but not be introduced for a few weeks for family schooling considerations.
Whatever the case, sources continue to indicate that Hoiberg, barring an unexpected negotiation snag or change of heart, will replace Tom Thibodeau as the 19th coach in franchise history.