The Chicago Bulls fired head coach Jim Boylen on Friday ending his nearly two-year run with the team. “This was a very difficult decision, but it is time for our franchise to take that next step as we move in a new direction and era of Chicago Bulls basketball. Jim is a great human being that cares deeply about this organization and the game of basketball. We sincerely appreciate his tireless efforts and contributions during his time with the Bulls, and we wish him and his family the very best.”Boylen became the team’s head coach on Dec. 3, 2018, taking over for Fred Hoiberg. The team finished the shortened 2019-20 season 22-43.

Source: Fox News August 14, 2020 14:26 UTC