Chicago Bulls: Will reported front office changes be enough?

2. What will happen with Jim Boylen?

Usually, when a team brings in a new voice to lead their organization, that person wants to bring in their own people, aligning themselves with a coaching staff they have confidence in.

The Chicago Bulls organization has been far from the norm.

Jim Boylen received an extension on his contract through next season and it appears he still has front office support. If the Bulls bring in a new general manager, will that person be tasked with finding a new head coach or will they be saddled with the previous regime’s hire?

With his 36-77 record as head coach of the Bulls, Boylen can’t exactly fall back on any track record of success in Chicago. He’s also made multiple questionable coaching decisions, ruffled opposing coaches and more importantly, quarreled with the team’s most important players.

If the Chicago Bulls want to make front office changes, they should allow their new face the autonomy to bring in their own staff. Otherwise, it might just be the “same old Bulls”.

It’s tough to imagine a passionate Bulls fanbase accepting a front-office makeover without an overhaul of the coaching staff. Boylen might not be the sole reason the rebuild hasn’t been a success, but he likely won’t be on the sidelines after a regime change.