A mere two days after making comments to the media that he was “fired up” to be back for a new season, the Lute Olson Soap Opera continued in earnest today. ESPN (through Rays megafan Dick Vitale) is reporting that Lute Olson is retiring from Arizona after 24 seasons at the school.

Could Vinny Del Negro justify the hopes of Chicago Bulls as the new head coach? The Chicago Bulls have been waiting to hire the right coach since April 17 when they dismissed interim coach Jim Boylan. Their fans (and by fans, I mean me) have been waiting all season for someone anyone capable of leading a group of young players.

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have relieved Avery Johnson of his coaching duties. Johnson became the eighth coach in Dallas Mavericks history on March 19, 2005. He collected a record of 194-70 (.735) during his tenure with a postseason record of 23-24 (.489).

ESPN reports that retired Oklahoma State University coach Eddie Sutton will coach San Francisco for the rest of the season.

Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson today announced that Scott Skiles has been relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach. At this time, no decision has been made on Scott Skiles' replacement.

The Sacramento Kings have an agreement in principle with Reggie Theus to become the team's 21st head coach, it was announced today by Sacramento Kings' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Details for a Wednesday (June 20th) afternoon press conference will be released tomorrow morning.