Chicago Bulls Weekly: Tom Thibodeau Not Taking The Bait On Coaching Future

By Phil Watson | Jan 26, 2014

Jan 24, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on as Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a call during the second half at the United Center. The Clippers beat the Bulls 112-95. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 22, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard D.J. Augustin (14) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Player of the Week

D.J. Augustin

Toronto’s trash has turned out to be the Bulls’ bounty. Augustin was released by the Raptors in early December to clear a roster spot after Rudy Gay was dealt to Sacramento and signed with Chicago on Dec. 13. To say he’s been a surprise would be akin to saying Kate Upton is moderately attractive. In 30.4 minutes per game in 23 games since joining the Bulls, Augustin is averaging 13.4 points and six assists per game while shooting 42.7 percent from 3-point land.

Last week, in four games, Augustin averaged 22.3 points, five assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 37.5 minutes a night, shooting 52.6 percent overall and 58.6 percent from deep. He scored 27 points in consecutive games against the Lakers and Cavaliers and had a season-high 28 at Charlotte Saturday night.

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