(104.3 The Score) The Bulls have hired Hawks executive Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the organization announced Monday afternoon.
The 39-year-old Graham worked as Atlanta’s senior vice president of basketball operations in 2025-’26 after working 15 seasons for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2010-’25. He started as an intern with the Pelicans before ascending to become their general manager before he left to join the Hawks.
“We’re excited to name Bryson Graham as our executive vice president of basketball operations,” Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. “Bryson is an elite talent evaluator who has earned tremendous respect across the league, and that stood out immediately during our process. He has worked his way up through basketball operations from the ground level, and that experience has given him a deep understanding of how to build and sustain a successful organization. He is an effective communicator, a disciplined and thoughtful decision-maker, and someone who truly connects with players and people. He understands today’s league, today’s players, and what it takes to develop talent and build a winning culture. Just as important, Bryson is committed to building a high-level group around him. He knows what he does well, and he is focused on surrounding that with strong leadership across strategy, scouting, and player development. This is an important step for our organization. We know there is work ahead, but we are confident in Bryson’s ability to lead, build, and move us forward.”
During his rise in New Orleans, Graham was also a player development director, video coordinator/player development coach, scouting coordinator, director of college scouting and assistant general manager before being promoted to general manager in June 2024.
“I am incredibly honored to join the Chicago Bulls organization,” Graham said in a statement. “This is one of the most storied franchises in the history of professional basketball, and I feel a tremendous sense of responsibility to deliver results for this city and these fans. My entire career has been built on the belief that sustained success starts with finding the right players and developing an all-around impactful culture. I want to thank Jerry and Michael Reinsdorf and the entire Bulls organization for presenting me with this opportunity. I am ready to get to work.”
