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The Chicago Bulls have acquired another first-round pick.<\/p>\n
Bryson Graham hasn\u2019t wasted any time making moves with his staff this week as the NBA<\/a> Draft Combine takes place in Illinois.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s cutting ties with the NBA G League GM\u2013or adding a former player to help with scouting and development\u2013Graham is making sure to put his own strong staff together as the Bulls embark on a new journey.<\/p>\n On Thursday morning, the Bulls agreed to bring another addition to the front office. According to ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania, the Bulls are adding Stephen Mervis to the operation.<\/p>\n The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Orlando Magic assistant GM Stephen Mervis as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations under new EVP Bryson Graham, sources tell ESPN. Bulls will also hire Brooklyn Nets executive Acie Law as Vice President of Player Personnel. <\/p>\n The new hire comes from the Orlando Magic<\/a>. Mervis served as the Assistant GM in Orlando. In Chicago, Mervis gets promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations, working under Graham.<\/p>\n Bulls Get Props From The NBA World<\/p>\n Based on the initial reaction from key voices around the NBA world, the Bulls are adding a quality executive to the mix.<\/p>\n Steph Noh, Sporting News<\/a>: \u201cAsked around about Mervis and here\u2019s what I heard.<\/p>\n -Extremely smart executive Seems like a great hire for the Bulls.\u201d<\/p>\n Ricky O\u2019Donnell, SB Nation<\/a>: Mervis is deeply connected around the league, and should be able to help with other hires. I\u2019ve also heard he\u2019s fantastic with cap management and negotiation. Great addition to the Bulls front office by Bryson Graham.<\/p>\n Shams Charania, ESPN<\/a>: Mervis spent 12 years rising in the Magic front office, specializing in strategy and player evaluation. Meanwhile, Law held scouting, draft-focused roles for the Kings<\/a> and Thunder from 2018-25. He played four NBA seasons, including part of 2009-10 in Chicago, and was teammates with Graham on the men\u2019s basketball team at Texas A&M.<\/p>\n Orlando Magic Daily<\/a>: Big step up for longtime Magic basketball operations executive Stephen Mervis (he was one of the few carryovers from Rob Hennigan). Mervis assisted with the team\u2019s cap management, scouting and CBA matters, among other responsibilities, according to the team\u2019s media guide.<\/p>\n Jake Fischer, The Stein Line<\/a>: Stephen Mervis, who\u2019s joining Bryson Graham as a top lieutenant in Chicago, is one of the more regarded cap minds in the NBA\u2026 and been a backbone of the annual Tulane Pro Basketball Negotiation Competition.<\/p>\n The Bulls Are Making Major Changes GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls<\/a> reacts against the LA Clippers during the second half at the United Center on February 26, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The 2026-2027 Bulls will be revamped.<\/p>\n The new front office is going through major changes from top to bottom, and the coaching staff will be different as well. Although Billy Donovan signed an extension last summer and had the full support of the team, he decided to step down.<\/p>\n Chicago will still be in a rebuild, but this season marks the start of a new journey.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty The Chicago Bulls have acquired another first-round pick. 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-Strong in trade negotiations and general strategy
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