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Bulls formally start search for new head of basketball operations, talking to multiple teams' No. 2s
TL;DR
The Chicago Bulls have begun their search for a new head of basketball operations, interviewing several candidates, including GMs and senior executives from various teams. The hiring process is expected to conclude after the NBA Draft Combine in mid-May.
Key points
- Bulls searching for new head of basketball operations
- Candidates include GMs and senior executives from multiple teams
- Hiring timeline expected after NBA Draft Combine in May
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With the NBA Draft Combine less than a month away — and the NBA Draft at the end of June — the Chicago Bulls have kicked their search for a new head of basketball operations and a new general manager into high gear.
That comes with a new list of candidate names, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Chicago Bulls have started the search process for their new head of basketball operations, receiving permission to interview Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd, Pistons senior vice president Dennis Lindsey, Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham, Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and Spurs assistant GM Dave Telep, sources told ESPN on Monday.
The Bulls are also expected to speak with the co-head of CAA's basketball division, Austin Brown, regarding the vacancy, sources told ESPN.
The timeline for the hire, whoever it is, likely comes after the NBA Draft Combine, which is in Chicago from May 10-17.
Whoever is hired to head basketball operations will not get to pick the coach, as ownership has said Billy Donovan will keep his job and that the new front office will have to work with him.
That new front office will have to walk a fine line. The Bulls have been stuck in the middle in the NBA for years — never bad enough to get a really high draft pick, but making the playoffs just once in the last nine years. The one year they did bottom out, 22 wins in the COVID-shortened 2019-20 season, they drafted No. 4 and took Patrick Williams (over Tyrese Haliburton, Deni Avdija, Devin Vassell and others). This year, when executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley turned to tanking again, they were fired. Bulls ownership wants to win and doesn't want to bottom out and get that talent through the draft, which is a challenge.
The Bulls have some interesting players, such as Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. The new front office will have up to $65 million in cap space and a lottery pick at its disposal to reshape the roster. But it will not be an easy job.
Q&A
Who are the candidates for the Bulls' head of basketball operations?
The candidates include Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd, Pistons VP Dennis Lindsey, Hawks VP Bryson Graham, Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey, Spurs assistant GM Dave Telep, and CAA's Austin Brown.
What is the timeline for the Bulls' new general manager hire?
The Bulls are expected to finalize their new general manager after the NBA Draft Combine, which takes place from May 10-17.
Why is the Bulls' search for a new head of basketball operations important?
This search is crucial as it comes ahead of the NBA Draft, impacting the team's future direction and player acquisitions.
