Is It Time for the Bulls to Move on from Their GM?
When Marc Eversley was hired as the Chicago Bulls' general manager in 2020, there was a wave of optimism. As the first Canadian-born GM and one of the few Black executives in the NBA, Eversley brought diversity and a new perspective to a franchise searching for direction. Early moves, such as acquiring DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball, were praised, especially after the Bulls briefly surged to the top of the Eastern Conference in 2022. However, since then, the team has stalled, failing to evolve while other franchises have passed them by. Now, after multiple seasons of mediocrity, it’s fair to question whether the Eversley experiment has run its course.
One of Eversley’s most defining decisions was drafting Patrick Williams with the fourth overall pick in 2020. At the time, it was considered a reach—and now, four years later, Williams still hasn’t proven his value. Some nights he flashes elite two-way potential, but too often he disappears, leaving fans wondering: is he a bust, or a breakout waiting to happen? Eversley’s front office bet big on Williams becoming a franchise cornerstone, and that gamble has yet to pay off. For a team lacking star power and depth, the margin for error was slim, and Eversley hasn’t capitalized on it.
Beyond the draft, the Bulls’ roster construction has become a symbol of inconsistency and indecision. The front office preached “continuity,” yet the team has failed to win a playoff series, or even consistently reach the postseason. Injuries have certainly played a role, most notably Lonzo Ball’s extended absence, but the front office has shown little creativity in adjusting or improving the roster. While other teams have committed to rebuilding or made bold moves to contend, the Bulls appear content with a treadmill team stuck between ninth and 11th place. That responsibility ultimately falls on Eversley and his inability to adapt to a shifting NBA landscape.
There’s no denying that Eversley helped clean up some of the mess left behind by the previous regime, but the bar for success in Chicago should be higher than just reaching the Play-In Tournament. The Bulls need a front-office leader who is willing to take bold risks, invest in the draft, and establish a long-term vision that fans can rally behind. If Eversley can’t deliver that, it may be time for Artūras Karnišovas to find someone who can. With both DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone, the window for reshaping the franchise is wide open, but closing fast. The Bulls can’t afford another year of indecision and playing it safe.
