Bulls general manager John Paxson has talked about bringing back Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant this summer.

Paxson also extended an invitation to Doug Collins, but he does not expect the former Bulls coach to return as an assistant.

Collins was fired as head coach of the Washington Wizards last month with two seasons remaining on his contract.

"We've talked to Doug," Paxson said. "I wanted to kind of see where he's at. I really respect Doug's knowledge of the game. How could you not? He's brilliant when it comes to the game. But there's nothing going on there. (Joining the Bulls) would be remote now."