Celtics Exec Reportedly Emerges as New Finalist in Bulls' Front Office Search

The Chicago Bulls' list has grown!

As the organization continues its search for a new head of basketball operations, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line has added a name to the list. Boston Celtics assistant general manager Dave Lewin was reportedly part of the virtual interview process. Things also went well enough that he is now expected to join several others for an in-person interview in Chicago.

The news comes in the wake of Fischer revealing the first three finalists for the opening: Minnesota's Matt Lloyd, Detroit's Dennis Lindsey, and Atlanta's Byson Graham. It's also said that San Antonio's Dave Telep and Cleveland's Mike Gansey participated in first-round interviews, but there is no word yet on whether either advanced to the in-person stage.

For what it's worth, speculation has run rampant that Lloyd is the frontrunner. Previously with the Chicago Bulls for 13 years, he already has strong ties to the Reinsdorfs and the community. Likewise, aside from Lindsey, he is arguably the most proven candidate. Lloyd has served as the No. 2 for Minnesota since 2022, helping them reach multiple Western Conference Finals alongside top executive Tim Connelly.

Nonetheless, this is the exact reason we've included a caveat each time when discussing the Bulls' search. Rarely does a franchise make every interview public right off the bat, and there is almost always room for a new candidate to enter the mix. Why wouldn't you exhaust all options with such an important decision on the line?

Speaking of which, interviewing someone from inside the Celtics organization sure sounds like a bright idea. Michael Reinsdorf stressed the importance of using this time as an opportunity to learn the league's best practices. Who has been better in recent years at constructing a consistently competitive roster? Yes, the Celtics may have two superstar studs at their disposal, but they have also done a fantastic job building out the roster around them and acquiring servicable talent in the draft. Perhaps Lewin can spill some of the secrets.

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