Chicago Bulls Fire GM Marc Eversley and Top Executive Artūras Karnišovas

The Bulls' front office overhaul comes after six seasons of mediocrity and just one playoff appearance.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:52pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the complex dynamics of the team's struggles and the need for a new strategic vision.The Bulls' front office overhaul aims to reshape the team's direction after years of underperformance.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley, ending a six-year tenure marked by a lack of sustained success. Under their leadership, the Bulls made the playoffs just once in 2022 and failed to advance past the first round. In the three seasons since, they have lost in the Play-In tournament, and this season they sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 29-49 record.

Why it matters

The Bulls' decision to clean house in the front office signals a recognition that the team's recent struggles have not met the expectations of the franchise and its fans. This move sets the stage for a new leadership team to chart a path forward and try to rebuild the team into a consistent contender.

The details

Karnišovas and Eversley were hired in 2020 to lead the Bulls' front office, but their tenure has been marked by a lack of sustained success. The team made the playoffs just once in 2022, losing in the first round to the Milwaukee Bucks. In the three seasons since, they have failed to advance past the Play-In tournament, and this season they sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a 29-49 record.

  • Karnišovas and Eversley were hired in April 2020.
  • The Bulls made the playoffs in 2022, losing in the first round.
  • In the three seasons since 2022, the Bulls have lost in the Play-In tournament.
  • This season, the Bulls have a 29-49 record and are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.

The players

Artūras Karnišovas

The former executive vice president of the Chicago Bulls, who was hired in 2020 to lead the team's front office.

Marc Eversley

The former general manager of the Chicago Bulls, who was hired in 2020 to work alongside Karnišovas.

Michael Reinsdorf

The CEO of the Chicago Bulls, who announced the decision to fire Karnišovas and Eversley.

Tom Thibodeau

The former head coach of the Chicago Bulls, whose relationship with the franchise deteriorated more than a decade ago.

Jim Boylen

The former head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who was replaced by Billy Donovan after Karnišovas and Eversley were hired.

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What they’re saying

“Artūras and Marc have led with a deep commitment to the Chicago Bulls. These decisions are never easy, especially when they involve people we respect both personally and professionally. We are grateful for their dedication and the work they've put in over the past six years. At the same time, we have not had the success our fans deserve, and it's my responsibility to go in a new direction. This move is about positioning our team for sustained success moving ahead.”

— Michael Reinsdorf, CEO, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will now begin the process of finding a new front office leadership team to lead the franchise's rebuilding efforts and try to return the team to consistent contention in the NBA.

The takeaway

The Bulls' decision to fire their top front office executives signals a recognition that the team's recent struggles have not met the expectations of the franchise and its fans. This move sets the stage for a new leadership team to chart a path forward and try to rebuild the team into a consistent contender in the NBA.