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BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Bulls Release Director of Player Development Peter Patton

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net
By Alejandro Delgado | Last updated Apr 18, 2025 6:06 PM ET

Less than 24 hours after the season-ending press conference, Bulls PR announced that Peter Patton, the director of player development, will not return to the Bulls next season. The player development staff remains important to Artūras Karnišovas, who will retain Austin Dufault, LD Williams, and Peter Crawford as coordinators. Dufault is expected to be a candidate to replace Patton as the director, according to CHSN Insider K.C. Johnson.

Peter Patton, director of player development, won't be back with Bulls, per Bulls PR. Players consistently praised Patton for his investment, results. Patton appreciated working for hometown franchise and, with 3 teams of NBA experience, will be recommended for next gig
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 18, 2025

Sun-Times insider Joe Cowley reported that several players were disappointed by the news, as they have come to value Patton for the significant impact he had on their growth. Cowley adds that Patton was candid when providing his assessment of the team, a perspective that was not well received.

The recent firing of Dir of Player Development/shooting guru Peter Patton angered the core group of Bulls players that worked with him. It also pushed back the curtain on a bigger problem with AK's leadership style that one source alleged.

Read it:https://t.co/rmRfxe5KAt
— Joe Cowley (@JCowleyHoops) April 18, 2025