# 2025-26 NBA season **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** basketball-nba\ **Created:** [October 21, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171 "2025-10-21T18:53:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/152 "2026-04-06T21:19:10Z")
The Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The two of them joined the Bulls prior to the 2020-21 season; in six seasons leading the team, they’ve produced one winning season (which was also their one playoff appearance). Multiple attempts to rebuild the team during their tenure haven’t panned out, and Chicago traded away many of their key players at the trade deadline last month. The team is saying that they are hoping to keep coach Billy Donovan (who also joined the team in 2020), but they are now 15 years removed from their last appearance in the conference finals, and 28 years removed from the last of the Jordan championships. > **[Bulls fire VP Arturas Karnisovas, GM Marc Eversley](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48413577/sources-bulls-fire-vp-arturas-karnisovas-gm-marc-eversley)** > > The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/153 "2026-04-06T23:48:27Z")
THANK GOD!!! This creates the theoretical possibility that the Bulls might be good again at some point in the future, though unfortunately their replacements will be hired by the same clown who hired them, Jerry Reinsdorf. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/154 "2026-04-06T23:52:07Z")
Pistons went from worst team in the NBA two year ago to 1st seed in their conference. It’s been amazing to see. Even without Cade Cunningham for awhile, they have been playing so great. If he comes back ready for playoffs, they have a chance to win it all. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/155 "2026-04-07T17:31:17Z")
Surprised we managed to secure a win against Detroit last night the way the Magic have been playing. ---
**Author:** ![OldManLogan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oldmanlogan/32/5237_2.png) [@OldManLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldManLogan)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/156 "2026-04-07T17:50:09Z")
I didn’t watch the Pistons/Magic game since the NCAA final (Go Blue!) was going on but I’m not too surprised. Detroit was already locked into the 1 seed in the East. Going into the playoffs healthy and try different lineups is much more critical than the win. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/157 "2026-04-07T19:59:19Z")
> [@OldManLogan](#): > > I didn’t watch the Pistons/Magic game since the NCAA final (Go Blue!) was going on but I’m not too surprised. Detroit was already locked into the 1 seed in the East. Going into the playoffs healthy and try different lineups is much more critical than the win They need to stay healthy and get Cade back on board 100%. They could make the finals with a full team. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/158 "2026-04-08T00:30:26Z")
At halftime, the Bulls lead the Wizards 66-37. Dang. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/159 "2026-04-15T02:04:45Z")
> **HEADS UP!** The Hornets and Heat are going to overtime in the Eastern Conference 9 vs. 10 Play-In Tournament Game. Win or go home. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/160 "2026-04-15T02:27:35Z")
Oh, my God! What a TREMENDOUS game! ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/161 "2026-04-15T02:31:10Z")
That was exciting. Second year in a row Miami went OT in an all-or-nothing play-in game. This time, they lost — though Charlotte’s Lámelo Ball almost gave it away by fouling Herro in 3-point territory. Happy to see the Hornets advance at last, but I wish it didn’t benefit that wife-beater Miles Bridges. ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/162 "2026-04-15T14:51:20Z")
you forgot LaMelo taking out Bam which helped ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/163 "2026-04-15T14:54:34Z")
Good point. ☹ (Funny how my autocorrect changed Ball’s first name to a Spanish word meaning “lick it”). ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/164 "2026-04-15T14:58:47Z")
> [@fedman1](#): > > you forgot LaMelo taking out Bam which helped Dirtiest play I’ve seen in quite some time, and absolutely no whistle or penalty on LaMelo. He should have been ejected. Watch it here: [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/05rLO1Kkm2g](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/05rLO1Kkm2g) ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/165 "2026-04-19T20:59:56Z")
Good luck tonight Detroit, you are either getting “easily top three in the East” Magic or “Doesn’t belong in the playoffs” Magic depending on our mood. ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/166 "2026-04-20T00:05:14Z")
AIUI, because play continued, refs couldn’t call it at the time ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/167 "2026-04-20T00:07:10Z")
Pistons blowing it big time. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/168 "2026-04-20T00:08:29Z")
> [@fedman1](#): > > because play continued, refs couldn’t call it at the time You are correct. And it couldn’t be reviewed, because there was no whistle. And that’s a terrible rule. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/169 "2026-04-20T01:07:51Z")
> [@DigitalC](#): > > Good luck tonight Detroit, you are either getting “easily top three in the East” Magic or “Doesn’t belong in the playoffs” Magic depending on our mood. Welp, the good Magic showed up thankfully. Magic take homecourt with a 112-101 win in Detroit. ---
**Author:** ![Fugazi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f08c70/32.png) [@Fugazi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fugazi)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/170 "2026-04-20T16:03:16Z")
Well, can’t watch the game tonight because it’s on Peacock+. I’m not signing up for another streaming service just to watch a game. The NBA can kiss my ass. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171/171 "2026-04-21T21:07:10Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > The team is saying that they are hoping to keep coach Billy Donovan (who also joined the team in 2020), but they are now 15 years removed from their last appearance in the conference finals, and 28 years removed from the last of the Jordan championships. Update, two weeks later: Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has resigned, despite the team trying hard to keep him. They had fired their GM and EVP of basketball operations earlier this month, and traded away or cut most of their best players earlier this year, but had hoped to keep Donovan. However, Donovan is clearly still in demand, and will likely land in a team that’s not in the middle of a seemingly-eternal rebuild. > **[Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48550436/sources-billy-donovan-decides-step-bulls-coach)** > > Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-26-nba-season/1024171.md?page=9)