Chicago will hire J.J. Polk as an assistant general manager, Shams Charania of the Athletic reported. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago first reported the news that the Bulls were close to finalizing the deal.
Polk has spent the past decade with the Pelicans, most recently serving as their executive director of basketball administration. He's known as a salary cap specialist with a strong understanding of the collective bargaining agreement. Prior to joining the Pelicans, Polk practiced law.
Rice earned his law degree from the University of Illinois after attending undergraduate school at Rice, where he played collegiately. He played professionally in Sweden, Latvia and China, according to the Pelicans' media guide.
The Bulls haven't yet made the hirings of Karnisoas or Polk official.