It’s looking less likely that the Bulls …

It’s looking less likely that the Bulls will interview either Raptors general manager Bobby Webster, who is in line for a new deal in Toronto, or Heat assistant general manager Adam Simon. The latter grew up in Miami and, beyond his strong ties to his hometown, is well respected by Heat president Pat Riley. Both candidates are expected to be retained by their clubs.

With longtime tandem John Paxson and …

With longtime tandem John Paxson and Gar Forman expected to be reassigned from their respective roles as executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager, the Bulls, led by president and COO Michael Reinsdorf, have zeroed in on four preliminary executives across the league. Sources tell The Athletic they are Toronto GM Bobby Webster, Denver GM Arturas Karnisovas, Indiana GM Chad Buchanan and Miami vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager Adam Simon.

The report mentioned Nuggets GM Arturas …

The report mentioned Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas and Toronto GM Bobby Webster as two candidates to be interviewed, but a source told the Sun-Times on Friday that a lot of Reinsdorf’s focus has also been on Miami – not only in their front office personnel like vice president of basketball operations Adam Simon, but also mimicking the structure, as well as scouting several of their players that will enter free agency.

Raptors general manager Bobby Webster …

Raptors general manager Bobby Webster offered a look that embodies the franchise’s philosophy on players. “Whatever improbable story you have and this is what’s inspiring about it, if you don’t put limits on whatever you’re working on — with certain character, certain work ethic, who you are as a person — there is no limit on what you can do,” Webster said. “ … We’re definitely not going to put a limit on him now.” Teammate Kyle Lowry, who will play with Siakam in Chicago, said: “His rookie year, I believed in him then. I saw how much he wanted it.”