Bulls dismiss Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley in front office shakeup

The Bulls have made a major front office change, dismissing executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf made the decision Monday as the organization looks to reset its basketball operations.

Karnisovas had led the Bulls’ front office since 2020. During that span, Chicago went 224-254, made one playoff appearance — a first-round exit in 2022 — and has now missed the postseason for four straight seasons.

The move comes shortly after reports indicated the Bulls were planning to evaluate Karnisovas’ future following another disappointing year.

Chicago has struggled to establish a consistent direction in recent seasons, both in roster construction and overall competitiveness, leading to increasing pressure for change.

Despite the overhaul in the front office, head coach Billy Donovan is still expected to remain with the organization. The Bulls signed Donovan to a multiyear extension after denying a request from the Knicks to interview him last offseason.