Bulls Fire Top Executives Karnisovas and Eversley

Franchise overhaul after missing playoffs again in 2026 season

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:40pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented basketball court and players, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in muted colors, conceptually representing the upheaval in the Bulls' front office.The dismissal of the Bulls' top executives signals a critical juncture for the struggling franchise as it seeks to rebuild and regain its competitive edge.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, according to league sources. The moves come after the Bulls failed to make the playoffs again this season, missing the postseason for the third straight year under the leadership of Karnisovas and Eversley.

Why it matters

The dismissals of Karnisovas and Eversley signal a major shakeup for the struggling Bulls franchise, which has not made the playoffs since 2017. The team has failed to build a consistent winner despite several high-profile roster moves in recent years, leading to increased pressure on the front office to produce results.

The details

Karnisovas and Eversley were brought in to lead the Bulls' front office in 2020, tasked with rebuilding the team into a contender. However, the team has regressed in each of the past three seasons, missing the playoffs entirely this year with a 29-49 record. The decision to part ways with the top two basketball executives comes just two months after an active trade deadline, where Karnisovas said the franchise was 'not satisfied with being in the middle.'

  • The Bulls were eliminated from playoff contention on April 4, 2026.
  • Karnisovas and Eversley were fired on April 6, 2026.

The players

Arturas Karnisovas

The former executive vice president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls, who was hired in 2020 to lead the franchise's rebuilding efforts.

Marc Eversley

The former general manager of the Chicago Bulls, who was hired in 2020 to work alongside Arturas Karnisovas in the team's front office.

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What they’re saying

“We're not satisfied with being in the middle. We want to be a contender.”

— Arturas Karnisovas, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

What’s next

The Bulls will now begin a search for a new top basketball executive to lead the franchise's rebuilding efforts. It remains to be seen if the team will also make changes to the coaching staff or roster in the offseason.

The takeaway

The dismissals of Karnisovas and Eversley mark a critical juncture for the Bulls, who have struggled to regain their status as an NBA powerhouse in recent years. The team's inability to make the playoffs despite several high-profile moves has led to increased pressure on the front office, and the new leadership will be tasked with charting a new course for the franchise.