The club has secured permission to interview several executives, including Matt Lloyd, Dennis Lindsey, Bryson Graham, Mike Gansey, Dave Telep, and Austin Brown, indicating a broad, potentially nontraditional front-office approach.
The incoming executive will immediately oversee the Bulls’ lottery decision in the upcoming draft. Chicago holds notable odds across the board: 4.5% for No. 1, 4.8% for No. 2, 5.2% for No. 3, and 5.7% for No. 4, with the most likely outcome at No. 9 (about 50.8%), and smaller chances at Nos. 10 and 11.
This search follows a major front-office shakeup earlier this month, with the organization moving on from executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley after six seasons. Ownership has emphasized stability by keeping Billy Donovan as head coach, signaling alignment between the front office and coaching staff.
The candidate pool reflects a diverse mix of backgrounds: Lloyd offers institutional knowledge and Chicago ties; Lindsey brings decades of front-office leadership; Graham is known for scouting; Gansey helped Cleveland contend; Telep brings extensive player-evaluation experience from San Antonio; and Brown represents a growing trend of agents transitioning into front-office leadership roles.
As the draft and free agency loom, the Bulls’ next leader will shape roster decisions and the long-term direction of the franchise. The search is advancing rapidly, and the chosen executive will be tasked with a high-stakes decision early in their tenure.
