re: Lakers going after Thibodeau

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keep in mind how many people have incentive to leak this story – whether or not it’s true:

* Kobe could be trying to spark something. If Kobe wants to play for Thibodeau, creating unrest between Scott and Lakers management might be a good way to kick-start the process of switching coaches.
* The Lakers could be floating this story without truly intending to pursue Thibodeau as a way to appease Kobe.
* The Bulls could be trying to build a bidding war for compensation for Thibodeau, who’s still under contract with Chicago. The Pelicans and Magic are interested in the coach, but as New Orleans looks elsewhere, the Bulls lose leverage.
* And Thibodeau could be trying to drum up competition to increase his salary.

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