17 Days Until Lottery… Bulls STILL Have No GM | Could Becky Hammon Be Bulls Next HC?

In this episode of Locked On Bulls, hosts Ross Jackson and Pat discuss the critical timeline surrounding the Chicago Bulls' search for a new general manager ahead of the NBA draft lottery on May 10th. With the Bulls still without a GM 17 days after AK Neversley's firing, the hosts emphasize the urgency of securing front office leadership before the draft combine, as it's a key moment for trade negotiations and roster-building discussions. They explore how a top-four draft pick could dramatically shift the team's strategy, potentially accelerating their timeline from a rebuild to a contender, and how a new GM would have the freedom to restructure the roster, possibly trading young players like Josh Giddey or Matas Bozellas if a better fit emerges. The conversation then shifts to potential head coaches, with a detailed analysis of John Shire as a hometown favorite and transitional coach, and Becky Hammon as a groundbreaking but unlikely candidate due to the Bulls' traditional culture. Both hosts express admiration for Hammon’s coaching pedigree and leadership, especially her experience managing star power in the WNBA, but doubt the Bulls would make such a historic hire. The episode closes with a humorous nod to the possibility of a surprise GM announcement during the draft lottery itself.