Chicago Bulls Fire Top Executives Karnisovas and Eversley

Major front office shakeup signals new direction for struggling franchise

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:49pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in navy blue, red, and white, conceptually representing the fractured state of the Chicago Bulls' front office following the firings of Karnisovas and Eversley.The Chicago Bulls' front office overhaul signals a new era of uncertainty and change for the struggling franchise.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have fired Executive Vice President Arturas Karnisovas and General Manager Marc Eversley, signaling a major front office shakeup and a new direction for the struggling franchise. The decision comes amid questions surrounding the future of head coach Billy Donovan and the team's roster.

Why it matters

Karnisovas and Eversley had been leading the Bulls' rebuild since 2020, but the team has failed to make the playoffs in their tenure. This move indicates the team's ownership is unsatisfied with the lack of progress and is seeking a fresh start in the front office.

The details

The Bulls announced the firings of Karnisovas and Eversley on Thursday evening. The two executives had been tasked with overhauling the roster and guiding the team back to relevance in the Eastern Conference, but the Bulls have struggled to a 31-41 record so far this season and missed the playoffs in each of the last two years.

  • The Bulls announced the firings on Thursday, 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 team's rebuild.

Marc Eversley

The former General Manager of the Chicago Bulls, who was hired in 2020 to work alongside Karnisovas in the front office.

Billy Donovan

The current head coach of the Chicago Bulls, whose future with the team is now uncertain following the front office shakeup.

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What they’re saying

“This is a disappointing day, but we felt it was necessary to make these changes to put our organization in the best position to succeed in the future.”

— Jerry Reinsdorf, Owner, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will now begin a search for a new front office leadership team to oversee the team's roster and basketball operations. The future of head coach Billy Donovan also remains uncertain as the team looks to chart a new course.

The takeaway

The firings of Karnisovas and Eversley represent a major reset for the Bulls, who have struggled to regain their status as an Eastern Conference contender since the end of the Derrick Rose era. This shakeup signals the team's ownership is no longer willing to accept the lack of progress under the previous leadership and is seeking a fresh start to get the franchise back on track.