Chicago Bulls Begin Search for New Head of Basketball Operations
Sources: Bulls get OK to interview multiple execs
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The Chicago Bulls have received permission to interview several candidates for their head of basketball operations position, including Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd and Pistons senior VP Dennis Lindsey. The team aims to finalize their decision around the mid-May draft combine following recent front office changes.
- 01Bulls received permission to interview multiple candidates for basketball operations.
- 02Key candidates include Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd and Pistons VP Dennis Lindsey.
- 03The search follows the firing of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley on April 6.
- 04Head coach Billy Donovan's position is secure, according to Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf.
- 05Interviews are expected to begin this week.
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The Chicago Bulls are actively seeking a new head of basketball operations after making significant front office changes, including the dismissal of executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on April 6. The team has received permission to interview several candidates, including Matt Lloyd (Timberwolves GM), Dennis Lindsey (Pistons senior VP), Bryson Graham (Hawks senior VP), Mike Gansey (Cavaliers GM), and Dave Telep (Spurs assistant GM). Additionally, they plan to speak with Austin Brown, co-head of CAA's basketball division. The Bulls aim to complete the hiring process by the mid-May draft combine. CEO Michael Reinsdorf emphasized the importance of retaining head coach Billy Donovan, stating that candidates must support him. Donovan acknowledged Reinsdorf's endorsement but remains focused on the team's best interests. The Bulls are looking to broaden their search compared to the previous hiring process that brought Karnisovas on board in 2020.
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The new hire could reshape the Bulls' approach to team building and player development, impacting the franchise's future direction.
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