Chicago Bulls Fire Top Executives After Disappointing Season

Team president Michael Reinsdorf addresses media after dismissing Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball court scene, with overlapping shapes and planes in the colors of the Chicago Bulls team uniform.The dismissal of the Bulls' top executives signals a major leadership shakeup as the franchise seeks to rebuild a winning culture.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have fired their top basketball executives, Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, following a disappointing 2025-26 NBA season. Team president Michael Reinsdorf held a press conference to address the moves and lay out his vision for the franchise's future.

Why it matters

The dismissals of Karnisovas and Eversley, who had been in charge of the Bulls' basketball operations since 2020, signal a major shakeup for the organization. Reinsdorf's comments indicate he was unsatisfied with the team's on-court performance and wants to take the franchise in a new direction.

The details

Reinsdorf said the decision to fire Karnisovas and Eversley was made within the last 24-48 hours, citing a lack of progress and the team's failure to meet expectations this past season. He stated that head coach Billy Donovan will remain in his role for now, but all options are on the table as the Bulls search for new top basketball decision-makers.

  • The Bulls finished the 2025-26 season with a 35-47 record, missing the playoffs.
  • Karnisovas and Eversley had been in charge of the Bulls' basketball operations since 2020.

The players

Michael Reinsdorf

The president of the Chicago Bulls, who addressed the media following the dismissals of Karnisovas and Eversley.

Arturas Karnisovas

The former executive vice president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls, who was fired along with general manager Marc Eversley.

Marc Eversley

The former general manager of the Chicago Bulls, who was fired along with executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas.

Billy Donovan

The current head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who Reinsdorf said will remain in his role for now as the team searches for new top basketball decision-makers.

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What they’re saying

“We have not made the progress that we had hoped for and that our fans deserve. That's why we've decided to make this change.”

— Michael Reinsdorf, President, Chicago Bulls

“All options are on the table as we look to find the right leadership to put this team back on the path to sustainable success.”

— Michael Reinsdorf, President, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will now begin a search for new top basketball executives to lead the franchise, with head coach Billy Donovan's future also potentially in question depending on the new hires.

The takeaway

The dismissals of Karnisovas and Eversley mark a major reset for the Bulls, who have failed to live up to expectations in recent seasons. Reinsdorf's comments suggest he is seeking a new vision and leadership to get the team back on track and restore the franchise to relevance in the NBA.