Arturas Karnisovas
Coverage of Arturas Karnisovas in the Nexus archive.
- Bulls can feel good about sticking to script first week of free agency
The Chicago Bulls' new general manager Bryson Graham has followed a consistent plan focused on draft picks and long-term flexibility in free agency, including contracts with options for players like Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Tre Jones. The strategy emphasizes a two-year window for young players Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain while retaining flexibility through expiring deals and team options.
- A reminder of how old Bulls regime botched the two-year draft window
The article critiques former Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas for mismanaging the 2025 and 2026 draft classes, highlighting poor draft pick utilization and suboptimal player selections. It notes the Bulls' failure to capitalize on draft opportunities despite a second first-round pick in 2025 and evaluates key prospects from both classes.