Bulls fire GM Marc Eversley, EVP of basketball operations Arturas Karnisova

Near the end of another disappointing season, the Chicago Bulls have made some changes to their front office.

The Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and Canadian general manager Marc Eversley, the team announced Monday.

Eversley is from Brampton, Ont., and started his management career in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors in 2006. He worked under Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo as assistant general manager for seven seasons.

When he was hired by the Bulls, Eversely became the fourth Canadian general manager in NBA history.

“These decisions are never easy, especially when they involve people we respect both personally and professionally,” Chicago Bulls owner Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. “We are grateful for their dedication and the work they’ve put in over the past six years. At the same time, we have not had the success our fans deserve, and it’s my responsibility to go in a new direction.

“This move is about positioning our team for sustained success moving ahead. I want our fans to know that I hear you and understand your frustration. I feel it as well. I know this will take time, and I am fully committed to getting this right. At the Chicago Bulls, our focus remains on building a team that can compete at the highest level and ultimately contend for championships. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to move the Bulls forward in a way that makes our fans proud.”

The Bulls gutted their roster before the trade deadline. But Karnisovas and Eversley won’t be around for the next phase.

Karnisovas and Eversley were both hired by the Bulls ahead of the 2020-21 season. Over their six years with the team, Chicago went 224-254 and made the playoffs just once — a first-round exit against the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021-22.

The Bulls sit 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 29-49 record this season and have already been eliminated from post-season contention for a fourth consecutive year.

— With files from the Associated Press