Chicago Bulls fire front office leaders

Karnisovas and Eversley ousted in major shakeup

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:27am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented basketball court and players, with the Chicago Bulls' red and white colors prominent, conveying a sense of disruption and transition within the organization.The Bulls' front office overhaul signals a new era of uncertainty and change for the struggling franchise.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have fired their top two front office executives, Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, in a surprising move that signals a major shakeup for the struggling NBA franchise.

Why it matters

The Bulls have failed to return to contention since the departure of star player Zach LaVine, and this dismissal of the team's top decision-makers indicates ownership is seeking a new direction and leadership to turn the team around.

The details

Karnisovas had served as the Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations since 2020, while Eversley was the general manager. The team did not provide specific reasons for the firings, but the Bulls have missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons under the leadership of Karnisovas and Eversley.

  • Karnisovas and Eversley were fired on April 7, 2026.

The players

Arturas Karnisovas

The former executive vice president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls.

Marc Eversley

The former general manager of the Chicago Bulls.

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What’s next

The Bulls will now begin a search for new leadership to oversee the team's basketball operations and try to chart a path back to the playoffs.

The takeaway

This abrupt front office shakeup signals the Bulls' ownership is not satisfied with the team's recent performance and is seeking a fresh start to revive the franchise's fortunes.