The Chicago Bulls have added Pat Connelly and JJ Polk to the team's basketball operations department – Connelly as Vice President of Player Personnel and Polk as Assistant General Manager. Connelly will primarily be responsible for the structure and processes of the scouting department, and Polk will primarily be responsible for strategic planning and salary cap management, in addition to being involved in all player personnel matters.
"Pat and JJ both bring valuable experience that will enhance our basketball operations department," said Arturas Karnisovas, Bulls Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations. "I know that the skills these two possess will be an asset in building out our program.