Bulls appoint Bryson Graham as VP of basketball ops
Why it matters: Bulls gain a proven talent evaluator and negotiator, leveraging $60 M cap space and three 2026 first‑round picks to reshape a roster anchored by Giddey and Buzelis, potentially boosting win total and ticket sales.
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- Bryson Graham was hired as the Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations, moving from his role as senior vice president with the Atlanta Hawks.
- Bulls have $60 million in cap space and three 2026 first‑round picks (their own, Portland’s, and a pick from a 2021 trade) to leverage under Graham.
- Graham’s scouting record includes drafting Trey Murphy III (17th), Herbert Jones (35th), Dyson Daniels (8th) and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker (17th), with the latter two winning back‑to‑back Most Improved Player awards.
- Graham helped negotiate the Pelicans‑Hawks draft deal that gave Atlanta New Orleans’ 2026 first‑round pick, a coveted asset.
- Bulls evaluated three finalists—Graham, Pistons senior VP Dennis Lindsey, and Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd—before selecting Graham.
