However strained the relationship between Thibodeau and management appears, it remains too early to conclude the rift will interfere with the Bulls' ability to win the Eastern Conference, which they still can. No matter how much click-bait is offered on the Internet or agendas are served in traditional media, it remains too early to guarantee Thibodeau will be coaching elsewhere next season — the Magic the latest rumor Thursday. And it remains premature to pick sides because everybody involved still can come to the realization that Thibodeau and management are better together than separate.