Bulls have a new man in charge with Bryson Graham and a lot to get done

Key Points:

• The Chicago Bulls have hired Hawks executive Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, passing over former Bulls employee Matt Lloyd and other candidates.
• Graham impressed the Bulls with his plan to build out the front office from the ground up, signaling a shift from the previous old-school, two-man operation to a more modern and expansive approach.
• Contrary to some narratives, the Bulls have not been reluctant to spend on front office personnel, with former executive Arturas Karnisovas having had no budget constraints for hires, though the front office never fully caught up to league standards.
• The Bulls are also interested in bringing in Boston Celtics assistant GM Dave Lewin or someone with a similar analytics and strategy background to complement Graham’s vision.
• Graham faces immediate challenges including a coaching search, preparing for the NBA Draft with picks at Nos. 9 and 15, and managing a league-high $58 million in cap space this summer, positioning the team for significant roster improvements.