The Bulls announced the hires of Pat Connelly and J.J. Polk Wednesday afternoon, the two latest official additions to the team’s revamped front office.
Connelly’s title will be vice president of player personnel where he “will primarily be responsible for the structure and processes of the scouting department.” As an assistant general manager, Polk “will primarily be responsible for strategic planning and salary cap management” (in addition to some personnel duties), according to a release.
Before joining the Bulls, Connelly served as director of pro personnel with the Denver Nuggets, and before then as assistant GM with the Phoenix Suns and director of player personnel with the Washington Wizards. His talent evaluation acumen comes touted.
Polk has spent the last 10 seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, most recently in the position of director of basketball administration. He is renowned for his salary cap expertise.
"Pat and JJ both bring valuable experience that will enhance our basketball operations department," Arturas Karnisovas said in a statement. “I know that the skills these two possess will be an asset in building out our program.
“J.J.'s expertise with cap management and negotiations will help us be creative in our deals and contracts, while Pat's great eye for talent, global contacts and networking capabilities will organize our scouting department in a productive way. Combined, these two basketball minds will help increase functionality and implement our vision of moving this program forward."
The two join Karnisovas (executive vice president of basketball operations) and Marc Eversley (general managers) as recent front office hires.
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On Wednesday evening, multiple reports updated the status of the NBA's operations during the league's current shutdown period. Franchises that are opening practice facilities for their squads to do voluntary workouts will be allowed to choose a small number (6) of assistant coaches and player development staffers to supervise these workouts.
Sources: NBA has informed its 30 teams that practice facilities can open May 8 if market is no longer subject to restrictions. Update: Total of six assistant coaches/player development personnel now able to supervise individual's workout; no more than four at one time.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 7, 2020
Teams opening practice facilities for volunteer workouts will be able to designate six assistant coaches or player development personnel to provide supervision of player workouts on the courts, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 7, 2020
Wojnarowski later added on that head coaches will not be allowed to take part in these workouts:
Head coaches will not be allowed to participate or observe the player workouts, per sources. https://t.co/6gv87tl6G4
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 7, 2020
There is still some concern among NBA owners about opening up their facilities even if allowed, such as Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who doesn't believe "the risk is worth the reward."
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“The Last Dance” continues to dominate headlines and Craig Hodges isn’t happy with some of the headlines it has created. Does the former Bulls champion have a legitimate gripe? The panel discusses that plus Craig joins Kap later in the show to explain his comments.
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That plus we pay tribute to the first responders and front line workers on National Nurses Day.
0:00 - Former Bulls champion Craig Hodges is critical of “The Last Dance” and the fact he wasn’t interviewed for it. Does he have a legitimate gripe?
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13:30 - Craig Hodges joins Kap to discuss his issues with “The Last Dance”.
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