"For the first time in years, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau plans to spend Thanksgiving with family in Connecticut. That's what unexpected free time because of the NBA lockout can do for even the reigning Coach of the Year.

"Just the usual stuff," Thibodeau said, when asked what he's doing during the lockout. "Been watching college games, watching film from last year, working on the playbook. There's always plenty to do.""