Although the Bulls officially remain mum on the subject, assistant coach Del Harris is set to retire, according to multiple reports. Harris told the Sun-Times that he could not confirm nor deny the reports and that any word on his status would have to come from the team.
New Bulls general manager Gar Forman said he ''can't comment on the story right now.'' Harris, who turns 72 on June 18, was with the Bulls for one season, capping a 50-year coaching career. He led the Houston Rockets to the 1981 NBA Finals and was named coach of the year in 1995 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Harris' NBA career began as a Rockets assistant in 1976. He compiled a 556-457 overall record with the Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks and Lakers. The Bulls' Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics marked his 202nd playoff game, 88 of which were as a head coach.
The Bulls could elevate one of their other assistants but likely are looking outside the organization for a replacement. Harris worked mostly with the offense.
