Chicago Bulls Fire Front Office Executives in Shakeup

Team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf announces departure of VP of basketball ops and GM.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:10am

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The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf announced on Monday. Reinsdorf cited a lack of success and the need to take the team in a new direction as the reasons behind the front office shakeup.

Why it matters

The Bulls have struggled to find consistent success in recent years, missing the playoffs for four consecutive seasons. This move signals a major shift in the team's leadership and a renewed commitment from ownership to build a contending roster.

The details

Karnisovas and Eversley were brought in at the start of the 2020-21 season and posted a 224-254 record over six seasons. They made several high-profile moves, including trading for Nikola Vucevic and signing DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball. However, the team was unable to capitalize on its early-season success, with Ball's knee injury derailing their momentum. The Bulls failed to recoup significant draft capital when moving off their current core, and Karnisovas acknowledged an attempt 'to get out of the middle' at this year's trade deadline.

  • The Bulls fired Karnisovas and Eversley on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Karnisovas and Eversley were hired at the start of the 2020-21 NBA season.

The players

Michael Reinsdorf

The president and CEO of the Chicago Bulls, who announced the front office shakeup.

Arturas Karnisovas

The former executive vice president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls, who has been fired.

Marc Eversley

The former general manager of the Chicago Bulls, who has been fired.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO, Chicago Bulls

“This move is about positioning our team for sustained success moving ahead. I want our fans to know that I hear you and understand your frustration. I feel it as well. I know this will take time, and I am fully committed to getting this right. At the Chicago Bulls, our focus remains on building a team that can compete at the highest level and ultimately contend for championships.”

— Michael Reinsdorf, President and CEO, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

The Bulls will now begin the search for a new executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager to lead the team's basketball operations. The new hires will be tasked with rebuilding the roster and putting the team in a position to contend for championships.

The takeaway

This front office shakeup represents a critical juncture for the Chicago Bulls, who have struggled to find consistent success in recent years. The new leadership will have the opportunity to reshape the roster and chart a new course for the franchise, but will face significant pressure to quickly turn the team into a contender.