Roman Modrowski of the Chicago Sun-Times reports: On Thursday, Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf contacted John Paxson about possibily becoming the next General Manager of the Chicago Bulls.

''[Reinsdorf has] asked me to talk at some point,'' Paxson said. ''There is no timetable.''

Reinsdorf also plans to speak to B.J. Armstrong.

It is speculated that Paxson would get the president of basketball operations title, with Armstrong getting a vice president in charge of basketball operations one, which would mean that Armstrong would be Paxson's top assistant.

Paxson is thrilled that he is being considered for the job.

''It's very flattering that Jerry Reinsdorf thinks highly enough of me to contact me,'' Paxson said. ''It's a wonderful opportunity. I'm very happy about it.''

Reinsdorf hopes to replace Jerry Krause, who resigned on Monday, by early May.