Chicago Bulls have started their search for a new top executive in their franchise. The role will include having full authority on basketball operations. ESPN reported that their shortlist includes Denver Nuggets GM (General Manager) Arturas Karnisovas and Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster.
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Further, reports suggest that the Bulls’ current executive vice president of basketball operations, John Paxson, will continue. However, the future of GM Gar Forman remains uncertain.
ESPN reported that among Bulls’ initial plans was to seek permission to interview Karnisovas and Webster.
Among the Bulls initial plans will be to seek permission to interview Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas and Toronto GM Bobby Webster, among other candidates, sources tell ESPN.
Ownership has discussed the plan with Executive VP of Basketball Operations John Paxson and GM Gar Forman, sources said. Paxson is likely to continue in an advisory role with franchise; there are expected to be more conversations with Forman about his future too.
Story filed to ESPN: The Chicago Bulls have started a formal search process to hire a new top executive with full authority on basketball decisions, sources tell ESPN.
Karnisovas, who previously worked with Houston Rockets, helped the Nuggets become consistent playoff contenders. Prior to the league’s suspension, the Nuggets were third in the Western Conference. Also, The Bulls are currently hoping to become strong contenders again. So, they will be looking to get a person who could help them achieve their goal.
Chicago Bulls also look towards Miami Heat & Indiana Pacers among other options
According to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic, the Bulls are looking at Indiana Pacers’ Chad Buchanan and Miami Heat’s Adam Simon.
The Bulls are planning to seek permission to interview Indiana's Chad Buchanan, Denver's Arturas Karnisovas, Toronto's Bobby Webster and Miami's Adam Simon so far for lead basketball operations position, sources tell @ShamsCharania and me.
Chicago will not pursue OKC's Sam Presti or Toronto's Masai Ujiri, according to sources, and does not plan to go player agent route.
The coronavirus pandemic does not seem to stop their hunt for a new top executive. As per reports, they will conduct the interviews electronically next week.