Reinsdorf: Next Bulls GM must be sold on Donovan
Why it matters: The Chicago Bulls will hire a new head of basketball operations to lead the team's rebuild.
- Michael Reinsdorf outlined his vision for a new head of basketball operations, stressing the need for a "real and sustainable winner" after six years with the previous leadership.
- Reinsdorf confirmed that retaining Billy Donovan as head coach is a non-negotiable requirement for any prospective general manager, calling Donovan a "Hall of Fame coach."
- The Bulls plan to engage a search firm to find Karnisovas' replacement, a departure from their 2020 hiring process where Reinsdorf didn't meet Karnisovas in person until after he was hired.
- Reinsdorf seeks a new leader who is process-oriented, a strong communicator, follows trends, and is "not afraid to pull the trigger," acknowledging communication was a weakness of Karnisovas.
Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf is actively seeking a new head of basketball operations after firing Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, emphasizing a "clean slate" for the team. A key requirement for any new candidate is their commitment to retaining Billy Donovan as head coach, whom Reinsdorf considers a Hall of Fame-caliber coach and plans to involve more in personnel decisions.
