​Some longtime Bulls executives, sidelined under Karnisovas, have been more active in internal team operations, sources told ESPN. That includes Paxson, who is now a senior advisor, and Brian Hagen, who has been with the organization since 2012 and was an assistant GM under Paxson and former general manager Gar Forman. Graham knows the task ahead of him: to restore an iconic, historic franchise that has for years lacked cohesion and direction. He’s also well aware of the opportunity. “I do believe an organization can change with good leadership,” Graham said.ESPN