HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — Former Chicago Bulls player Quincy Pondexter will lead the Windy City Bulls this season as the team welcomes a new general manager and several additions to its coaching staff.
The Chicago Bulls' NBA G League affiliate announced its 2026-27 basketball operations and coaching staff Friday ahead of its 10th anniversary season at NOW Arena.
Pondexter, a nine-year NBA veteran who played for Chicago during the 2017-18 season, enters his first season as Windy City's head coach. He most recently worked as an assistant at the University of Washington, his alma mater, during the 2025-26 season.
He previously coached at Washington from 2021 to 2024 and spent the 2024-25 season as an assistant under Eric Musselman at the University of Southern California.
Alex Kaufman enters his first season as Windy City's general manager while also serving as senior manager of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls.
Kaufman spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans organization, most recently serving as general manager of the Birmingham Squadron during the 2025-26 G League season, according to the team.
Assistant general manager Justin Jackson returns for his second season. Before joining the Bulls organization, Jackson spent nine years with the National Basketball Players Association, most recently as director of basketball operations and facilities.
Connor Kolodziej returns for his fifth season as manager of basketball operations. Nico Hobbs, a former University of Iowa player and Fenwick High School graduate, enters his third season as senior coordinator of basketball operations.
Marlon Garnett joins Pondexter's staff as associate head coach, bringing nine seasons of NBA coaching experience.
Garnett formerly worked with the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs. His time in Atlanta included the Hawks' run to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. He also served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator for USA Basketball during World Cup qualifying.
Dru Anthrop joins Windy City as an assistant coach after working in player development and coaching with the Dallas Mavericks last season.
Anthrop helped the Stockton Kings win the 2025 G League championship as an assistant coach and director of player development. He also worked for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 2020 NBA championship season and has held positions with the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic.
Jake McGee joins as assistant coach and director of player development after three seasons as an assistant video coordinator with the Pelicans.
Chicago native Lazeric Jones has been promoted to assistant coach and player development coach in his third season with Windy City. The former Simeon Career Academy and UCLA player appeared in 21 games for Windy City during the 2022-23 season before later joining the coaching ranks.
Conor Glennon has been promoted from coaching associate to video coordinator for his second season.
Head athletic trainer Vaishwan Dave returns for his second season, while assistant athletic trainer Alexis Richardson returns for her third.
Richardson served as an assistant athletic trainer for NBA G League United during its championship run at September's FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing.
Trevor Sackmann joins as head strength and conditioning coach after six years at the University of Hawaii, where he worked with multiple sports programs.
Fans can get an early look at the team during the free Halloween FanFest at NOW Arena on Saturday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a preseason scrimmage against the Wisconsin Herd scheduled for 1 p.m.
As Patch previously reported, FanFest will also feature a 100-vendor sports cards and collectibles show, opportunities to take photos with the Chicago Bulls' six championship trophies and appearances by mascot Gus T. Bull.
Windy City opens its season at home Nov. 6 against the Noblesville Boom, followed by its 10th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 7.
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