CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday, ending a six-year run that produced just one playoff appearance.
The Bulls gutted their roster before the trade deadline. But Karnisovas and Eversley won’t be around for the next phase.
Chicago was 224-254 during their tenure. The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-49 and are missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year.
President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement that Karnisovas and Eversley “led with a deep commitment to the Chicago Bulls” and that the change is “about positioning our team for sustained success moving ahead.”
“I want our fans to know that I hear you and understand your frustration,” Reinsdorf said. “I feel it as well. I know this will take time, and I am fully committed to getting this right. At the Chicago Bulls, our focus remains on building a team that can compete at the highest level and ultimately contend for championships. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to move the Bulls forward in a way that makes our fans proud.”
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