Bulls' Karnisovas Calls for Patience After Play-In Elimination

After another season ending in disappointment with a play-in loss to the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas is urging fans to be patient as the franchise undergoes a transition. Karnisovas emphasized the team's late-season 15-5 run as a sign of progress and highlighted the development of young players like Coby White, Josh Giddey, and rookie Matas Buzelis as reasons for optimism. Despite only one playoff appearance in the past five years and recent high-profile trades involving DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, and Zach LaVine, the Bulls' front office remains committed to rebuilding by adding talent through the lottery and free agency. While the late surge came partly against less competitive opponents, Karnisovas maintains that the team is on the right path and is looking to build around its emerging young core. Both White and Giddey are seen as potential long-term pieces, though the absence of a true star continues to limit championship aspirations. Overall, the Bulls are asking for continued support as they attempt to accelerate their rebuild and return to playoff relevance.