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"I don't care," Spoelstra said when the issue of Thibodeau's comments was broached after his team's Sunday practice at the University of Illinois-Chicago. "I don't spend a lot time thinking about Tom is saying. I don't. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra: "I don't spend a lot of time thinking about what Tom is saying." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Tom Thibodeau has been fined $35,000 for his comments about officiating following the Game 3 loss to the Heat. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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KC Johnson: The NBA announced Thibodeau's fine just after Bulls' access. According to a Bulls spokesman, Thibodeau had no comment, is focused on Gm 4. Twitter @KCJHoop

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KC Johnson: Thibodeau on Nazr/LeBron play: "From my angle, I just saw a guy basically flop. And I’m going to leave it at that." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

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KC Johnson: Thibodeau on Nazr: "I didn’t think it warranted an ejection. I understand a flagrant foul. But an ejection nope." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Tom Thibodeau, Nazr Mohammed, Referees 

When everyone else watched Chicago's Nazr Mohammed make a run at James, shove him tumbling onto his back on Friday night, the Bulls witnessed something else: confirmation of a conspiracy. Mohammed earned the ejection, and the rest of these Bulls earned the indignation and outrage that they need for public retaliation. "We're well aware of what's going on," Thibodeau seethed late Friday. "I'm watching how things are going. I watch very closely. What I'm seeing is… "…We'll adjust accordingly." Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Tom Thibodeau, Nazr Mohammed, Referees 

After watching Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah get ejected in the embarrassing Game 2 loss Wednesday night in Miami, coach Tom Thibodeau started planting the seed that the series hasn’t been officiated equally. “Not only Joakim, but our entire team,’’ Thibodeau said about his players having to show more composure. “We’ve got to do better, do a better job with that. You can’t get sidetracked. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Tom Thibodeau, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, Referees 

‘‘We know how it’s going to be called. We’re not going to get calls. We just have to be tough mentally, physically, emotionally. We’ve got to be a lot stronger.’’ When asked what he meant by “we’re not going to get calls,’’ Thibodeau wouldn’t come right out and say the defending champs, with all their star power, were going to get the benefit of the doubt over the Derrick Rose-less, blue-collar team from Chicago, but that was the implication. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Tom Thibodeau, Referees 

Despite coach Tom Thibodeau's mantra that "we need everybody," Hamilton has dropped out of the rotation, with even Daequan Cook logging time ahead of him on the Bulls' depleted roster. "It's hard. I have to be honest," Hamilton told the Tribune. "The only thing I can do is be a good teammate, help my guys out. Try to talk and communicate with them as best as possible to understand time, score and situation. Just try to be as positive and give them advice from all the stuff that I know about the playoffs." Chicago Tribune

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Chris Tomasson: Tom Thibodeau says Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich remain day to day and this loss won't affect their statuses. Twitter @christomasson

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

On the Thursday that Luol Deng will reunite with teammates in Chicago, Kirk Hinrich is scheduled for a second MRI on his severely bruised left calf, two sources said. The initial exam showed damage to muscle fibers, one source said, but the injury is failing to progress, so a second test will determine if a tear has developed. "Kirk has a ways to go," coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

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KC Johnson: Thibodeau on George Karl winning COY: "He’s been great at it for a long time. I’m very happy for him. I thought he had a remarkable season." Twitter @KCJHoop

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Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Wednesday while Kirk Hinrich is considered doubtful, according to Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Injuries 

‘‘Is Tom Thibodeau fun to play for?’’ Joakim Noah said, repeating my question. Yeah, fun. You know, F-U-N. ‘‘I wouldn’t . . . eh . . . no,’’ he said. ‘‘Let’s not get carried away.’’ Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Joakim Noah 

‘‘There’s no magic to it,’’ Thibodeau said. ‘‘You have to put the work into winning. If you do that, you can put yourself in position to win. There are five things we always talk about and try to get established in every game: the defense, the rebounding, lower turnovers, inside-out and share the ball. [If] we do that and everyone does their job, we feel we’re going to have a chance, no matter where we are, no matter who we’re playing against.’’ Chicago Sun-Times

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KC Johnson: Asked Thibodeau if he could step back and objectively appreciate Butler's durability. "He's just doing his job," Thibodeau said. Classic. Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Jimmy Butler 

Jimmy Butler registered 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Joakim Noah added 13 points and 11 boards in the victory. "This is just one game. We have to play a lot better in our next one," Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Joakim Noah, Jimmy Butler 

The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng, Derrick Rose and possibly Kirk Hinrich for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat on Monday, but Rose said he is not ruling out playing at some point in the series. Rose said Monday that his status is "still up in the air. I might have a chance," although coach Tom Thibodeau ruled him out for Game 1. Asked about Rose's availability for the series, Thibodeau said "we'll see." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Luol Deng remains at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after experiencing complications from the spinal tap administered to test for viral meningitis and obviously won’t play in Saturday’s Game 7. “He’s still not feeling well, so that’s a concern,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

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