Ownership signed off on trading Jimmy Butler and beginning the rebuild and, like management and coach Jim Boylen, is publicly on record that this season would show improvement. So, yes, ownership, just like management, the coaches and players, is very upset with the poor start. In recent internal discussions, Reinsdorf did emphasize urgency to fix things. That said, a source emphasized that nobody’s job is in imminent jeopardy, including Forman’s. Remember: Executive vice president John Paxson reclaimed his more central role as the face of the franchise and lead decision-maker with the Butler trade. Forman’s power within the organization isn’t what it once was, though ownership still values his scouting and negotiating ability. The sense around the organization is that’s too early to panic but not too early to be upset. There’s still internal belief that if players start making open shots, a soft Eastern Conference playoff picture could be crashed. That said, the roster improvements haven’t borne fruit in terms of the won-lost record, and players haven’t performed to expectations. Internal concerns about some players’ mental and physical toughness remain. As of now, nobody is being singled out but everyone — management, coaches, players — is under the microscope. Ownership has overseen a gradual evolution of the front office. Collins came on board. The analytics department expanded. And though it’s still small by league standards, additions like former assistant coach Mike Wilhelm have been made. Brian Hagen has more duties. Ownership will continue to evaluate and possibly evolve the front office further. There is still great confidence in and respect for Paxson, who is the lead decision maker. Whether any changes are made at season’s end will obviously depend on how the remainder of the season transpires. read more https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/b...r-formans-job-jeopardy-what-about-jim-boylens
