{"id":705769,"date":"2026-04-08T19:30:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705769\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:30:47","slug":"bulls-ceo-reveals-requirement-for-next-head-of-basketball-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705769\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulls CEO Reveals Requirement for Next Head of Basketball Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan remained with the team after two executives were fired.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Bulls<\/a> didn\u2019t wait until the offseason to make major changes to the front office.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the Bulls dismissed<\/a> executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, and now the search starts<\/a> for replacements.<\/p>\n

When it comes that search, Bulls CEO and team president Michael Reinsdorf has one major requirement: Keeping Billy Donovan on as head coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I interview someone and they\u2019re not sold on Billy, they\u2019re not sold on a Hall of Fame coach,\u201d Reinsdorf said, via ESPN<\/a>. \u201cThey\u2019re not sold on a person who\u2019s won championships in college, who\u2019s gone deep in the playoffs with Oklahoma City. \u2026 If Billy wants to be our coach and someone\u2019s not interested in that, then they\u2019re probably not the right candidate for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Billy Donovan Has Some Serious Job Security With the Chicago Bulls\"Chicago<\/p>\n

GettyChicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan<\/p>\n

Donovan has been the head coach in Chicago since 2020. During his tenure with the team, the Bulls have made the playoffs just once and they have a grand total of one playoff win. However, Reinsdorf obviously remains impressed with Donovan\u2019s previous accomplishments and resume, which includes two NCAA National Championships with the University of Florida and a trip to the Western Conference finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>\n

By backing the coach and dismissing the front office executives, Reinsdorf made it clear that he thinks the team\u2019s shortcomings as of late are more the result of the personnel decisions and roster, as opposed to the coach.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly is Reinsdorf looking for in a quality candidate? In addition to someone willing to keep Donovan in place, he\u2019s also looking for a strong communicator with an eye on sustainability.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want someone who\u2019s really strong in communication,\u201d Reinsdorf said. \u201cWhat are we trying to accomplish? What is the plan? Our fans have a right to understand what we\u2019re trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing forward, it\u2019s about sustainability,\u201d Reinsdorf added. \u201cWe want to build this for the long term. I don\u2019t want to be just good for one or two years. I want it to be year in and year out, we have a chance to be competitive and win.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Chance for Bulls to Hit the Restart Button<\/p>\n

The upcoming offseason will provide the Bulls with a major opportunity to hit the restart button and get a fresh start. This is likely why Reinsdorf made the changes to the front office when he did, so the Bulls can quickly fill the position(s) and hit the ground running over the offseason.<\/p>\n

The Bulls could have two first-round picks in the upcoming, highly-hyped 2026 NBA<\/a> Draft. The Bulls will have their own pick, which will land in the lottery and they will also receive the Portland Trail Blazers\u2019 first-round pick if it lands outside of the lottery. Those picks will provide an excellent opportunity to infuse some young talent into the roster.<\/p>\n

Plus, the Bulls are projected to have the most salary cap space<\/a> in the entire NBA over the offseason, which will provide them with another avenue to improvement.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to be an important offseason for the Bulls, and it all starts with building a new-look front office.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMichael Kaskey-Blomain<\/a> Michael Kaskey-Blomain is an experienced sports media member covering the NBA and NFL for Heavy. He has been in the industry for well over a decade with previous stops including the Philadelphia Inquirer and CBS Sports. Michael also serves as a Philadelphia 76ers reporter and insider for ESPN 97.3 and an NBA and NFL contributor for The Sporting News. More about Michael Kaskey-Blomain<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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