Bulls Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas Focused on Sample Sizes Again Ahead of Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline looming on February 5th, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas is once again under pressure to make a decision. After running the core roster back with a few tweaks just last April, Karnisovas is being asked to evaluate his team in its current state, weighing the pros and cons of potential moves.
The sample size has always been a key factor for Karnisovas, and it's unclear whether he'll rely on recent performances, overall record, or something more. The Bulls are currently sitting at 23-22, just outside the playoff bubble, with four straight wins to consider as a potential turning point.
However, coach Billy Donovan downplayed the significance of the next six games, suggesting that team evaluations and discussions about potential roster changes occur daily, rather than being tied to specific outcomes. The presence of seven free agents this summer will undoubtedly influence decisions, but for now, it seems like Karnisovas is keeping an open mind.
Coby White remains the most coveted asset, with several teams rumored to be interested in him despite his strong desire to become a free agent come July. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic's market has been quiet, and injuries have affected the play of Zach Collins. The Bulls' potential to retain Huerter and Dosunmu beyond this season is also uncertain.
Ultimately, it's unclear what Karnisovas will ultimately decide on, but with time being a valuable commodity for White, it's possible that his future might be sealed regardless of any last-minute moves.
With the trade deadline looming on February 5th, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas is once again under pressure to make a decision. After running the core roster back with a few tweaks just last April, Karnisovas is being asked to evaluate his team in its current state, weighing the pros and cons of potential moves.
The sample size has always been a key factor for Karnisovas, and it's unclear whether he'll rely on recent performances, overall record, or something more. The Bulls are currently sitting at 23-22, just outside the playoff bubble, with four straight wins to consider as a potential turning point.
However, coach Billy Donovan downplayed the significance of the next six games, suggesting that team evaluations and discussions about potential roster changes occur daily, rather than being tied to specific outcomes. The presence of seven free agents this summer will undoubtedly influence decisions, but for now, it seems like Karnisovas is keeping an open mind.
Coby White remains the most coveted asset, with several teams rumored to be interested in him despite his strong desire to become a free agent come July. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic's market has been quiet, and injuries have affected the play of Zach Collins. The Bulls' potential to retain Huerter and Dosunmu beyond this season is also uncertain.
Ultimately, it's unclear what Karnisovas will ultimately decide on, but with time being a valuable commodity for White, it's possible that his future might be sealed regardless of any last-minute moves.
. They've got some talented players, but it seems like they're stuck in neutral. Karnisovas has to weigh the pros and cons, but he also can't ignore the fact that his team is on a bit of a rollercoaster ride right now. I think he needs to focus on the bigger picture – getting back into the playoffs – rather than just worrying about individual players' contracts. And let's be real, Coby White is probably going to have to take an extended look from somewhere before he can really make his decision 
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especially with white being the most coveted asset, it'd be smart to get some value for him before he becomes a free agent 
and btw coach billy says they're eval'ing moves daily so why not go all in? 
. The Bulls are just outside the playoffs and he needs to make some decisions ASAP 
. But at the same time, he's gotta think about Coby White's future too - if he doesn't make a move now, it might be harder to do later 
. And then there's Nikola Vucevic... his injuries are like, super tough to overcome 
. I don't know what to expect from Karnisovas, but I'm kinda hoping for some surprises 
- you never know what can happen in the last minute of the trade deadline! 
. With Coby White's value skyrocketing as teams get antsy about July, I'm thinking Karnisovas might have to make a decision sooner rather than later 
. The Bulls' young core is looking promising, but injuries to key players like Vucevic and Collins are throwing a wrench in the works 
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what if he lets go of coby white?!?! the thought alone is making me anxious and stressed out... the whole thing is just too unpredictable for my liking, like Karnisovas is playing this game of trade deadline roulette with our team's future 
. it's not easy to assess what's really going on when you've got players who are playing inconsistently. i'm rooting for them to make some moves, just gotta see how karnisovas weighs his options 
he knows what he's doing & our team has come so far from last season 
22-23 record ain't bad at all! 
i'm still hyped about huerter tho 
& dosunmu is a beast! 
this team has so much potential 
... Arturas Karnisovas is like, "I'm good, I'll make my moves in the summer when I have actual numbers to work with"... Meanwhile, Billy Donovan just wants us all to chill and focus on the next six games. Like, it's not like we haven't seen this movie before 
. And can we talk about Coby White for a sec? He's basically a prize to be won or lost at this point... I mean, I get it, he's talented, but seven free agents this summer is gonna be a wild ride 
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The sample size thingy is soooo important and I trust him to get it right! He needs to consider the whole season, not just 6 games 
Can't he just chill? 
But seriously, Nikola Vucevic's market has been quiet for a hot second and that's like, a good sign right?! 
Let's hope Huerter and Dosunmu stay too!!! 
My boy Karnisovas is gonna make some moves and I am HERE. FOR. IT!!! 
gotta keep an eye on the next six games tho