Arturas Karnisovas Emerges As Leader For Bulls Executive Role

[RealGM Wiretap]

Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas has emerged as the favorite to take over the top position for the Chicago Bulls, league sources told Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports.

Karnisovas has impressed the team with his draft record and player development.

The team also interviews Jazz executive Justin Zanik, though the Jazz intend to keep him in the organization. 

Two other rumored candidates in Miami’s Adam Simon and Indiana’s Chad Buchanan dropped out of the running for the role.

John Paxson recently stated that he is willing to completely drop out of the organization if what's what the new executive prefers.

Via Vincent Goodwill/Yahoo! Sports

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Excellent choice for the Bulls -- depending on what they do with Forman / Paxson.

Should Jerry Reinsdorf retain Forman / Paxson then Karnisovas should just move on to another role.

The only way for this partnership to work is if Forman / Paxson are replaced ( because that partnership clearly has not worked out ).

Karnisovas has done a splendid job with the Nuggets -- building a solid / young contender with quality draft picks and smart off-season signings as well as a great coaching staff.

Could this be the move that finally gets the Bulls back on the right track?