Tag: Billy Donovan

Billy Donovan Hired by Spurs as Lead Assistant After Bulls Exit

Brandon King

Image via the National Basketball Association The San Antonio Spurs are adding a veteran coaching presence to their bench. According to Shams Charania and Pete Thamel, former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has agreed to become San Antonio’s lead assistant coach under first-year head coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan parted ways with Chicago in April after five seasons leading the Bulls. Prior to his NBA coaching career, he built one of the most accomplished résumés in college basketball, winning back-to-back national championships at the University of Florida before making the…

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Bulls Hit Reset Button as Billy Donovan Steps Away

Brandon King

After six seasons at the helm, Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, bringing an end to his tenure in Chicago. Despite the Bulls finishing the 2025–26 campaign with a disappointing 31–51 record, ownership made it clear they hoped Donovan would return for a seventh season. However, both sides ultimately agreed that a clean slate was best for the franchise moving forward. “We wanted Billy to continue as our head coach — that was never in question,” said Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf. “But through honest…

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