Physical altercation between Bulls staff?

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According to multiple sources, John Paxson twice shoved Vinny Del Negro and had to be restrained after the two were involved in a post-game disagreement last month.

"After a loss to the Phoenix Suns on March 30, an irate Paxson walked into the coach’s office at the United Center and confronted Del Negro over a narrow breach of a management-imposed minutes limit on injured forward Joakim Noah," writes Adrian Wojnarowski. "Sources said Paxson first grabbed a hold of Del Negro’s tie and seemingly tried to provoke him with two successive jabs into his chest. Paxson was even heard to angrily challenge Del Negro to a fight."

Del Negro did not retaliate for fear of having his contract voided or career damaged.

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In any other business setting, Paxson would be fired.

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In any other business setting, Paxson would be fired.

If this is true...there are reports contradicting what happened...

Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro initiated contact with vice president John Paxson during their reported altercation on March 30, according to a source.

The source also said that it wasn't the first altercation Del Negro has had with management. Del Negro and Bulls general manager Gar Forman reportedly had an altercation in Forman's office that was similar.

"So this was not the first time [Del Negro] exhibited this behavior," the source said.

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