The Orlando Magic seem content with waiting for the Chicago Bulls to get eliminated from the playoffs or win a championship before naming a new head coach.
It’s obvious that Magic brass want an opportunity to make Tom Thibodeau their new head coach. If you listen to or read the reports — the Magic should have every opportunity to land their dream coach.
Some extra compensation may reportedly be added as well.
According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders — the Magic are prepared to offer second round picks as compensation.
Sources close to the situation say not only would the Magic give the Bulls compensation (likely a second-round pick or two) for the chance to get at Thibodeau, sources also said the Magic would meet the expected $7-8 million per year coaching salary Thibodeau likely commands in his next deal.
The Nets got two second-rounders from the Bucks for Jason Kidd. The Celtics got a first-rounder from the Clippers for Doc Rivers. That leaves it up to the Bulls to decide their terms.