New Chicago Bulls VP Bryson Graham Outlines Vision for Rebuild
Michael Reinsdorf introduced Graham as the Bulls' new basketball operations leader at a news conference attended by players, coaches and family.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls introduced Bryson Graham as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations during an introductory news conference at the Advocate Center.
- Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf opened the event apologizing to fans for the team's 31-51 record, confirming the franchise is officially in a "rebuild."
- Graham, an "elite talent evaluator" with 15 years in the New Orleans Pelicans organization and one season with the Atlanta Hawks, outlined a collaborative vision emphasizing strong drafting.
- With the NBA Draft Lottery scheduled for Sunday, the Bulls hold two first-round picks; Graham has not yet begun searching for a new head coach to replace Billy Donovan.
- Acknowledging the team's 11-year playoff series drought, Graham stated the organization must "do whatever it takes to get back to hanging banners" to restore Bulls relevance in the NBA.
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Bulls introduce new man in charge as Bryson Graham hits all the notes
Bryson Graham’s words on Wednesday were profound.Then again, they often are in prepared introductory press conferences.Bulls fans, however, are at the point where they deserve more than the decades-long distraction of the Michael Jordan statue in the United Center atrium representing their only recent positive history. They deserve more than words and promises from new hires.Even one like Graham who has gone from interning with the New Orleans P…
Chicago Bulls linked to contentious $184 million offseason splash
The Chicago Bulls went just 31-51 this past year and have posted just one winning campaign over the last 10 NBA seasons, so they are definitely in need of a spark.Fortunately, the Bulls are slated to have more cap room than any other team this summer, so they do have the ability to swing some big moves to bolster their roster for a potential playoff run in a weak Eastern Conference next year. Of course, Chicago actually needs to make the right d…
For One Afternoon, the Bulls Sounded Different
For years, the Bulls have talked like an organization trying to convince itself it was closer than it really was. This sounded different.IMG_5797.mp4Bryson Graham walked into the Advocate Center on Wednesday carrying the weight of one of the NBA’s most recognizable franchises.And the new executive vice president of basketball operations looked happy to do it.At one point during his introductory press conference, Graham admitted he cried when Chi…
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