Chicago’s front office rocked last week when CEO and team president Michael Reinsdorf announced a sweeping purge after a 29‑49 finish. He made it clear that any new general manager must value Billy Donovan, the Hall‑of‑Fame coach who led the team to the playoffs in Oklahoma City. Reinsdorf said a GM who rejects Donovan is simply not a fit.

Reinsdorf will partner with a search firm, senior advisor John Paxson, and the existing basketball‑operations staff to find a successor for Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. He outlined a candidate who is process‑oriented, decisive, trend‑savvy and a strong communicator. With abundant cap space and potential lottery picks, the Bulls aim to reset the franchise on a truly sustainable trajectory.

Donovan is scheduled to meet ownership after the season finale to discuss now for their future, with Reinsdorf noting the discussion should be swift. The president also condemned tanking, arguing it harms coaches, players and fans. He stressed long‑term building over short‑term wins, citing past moves like DeRozan, Vucevic and Ball as examples of a fleeting strategy today. Bulls will announce moves soon.