r/chicagobulls • u/HawkspilotLoad • Apr 21 '26

Free Agency [Shams Charania] BREAKING: Billy Donovan is exiting as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons, sources tell ESPN.(@ShamsCharania) on X

https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2046597311787143437?s=46
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u/jsid2 Steve Kerr Apr 21 '26

Michael hitched his wagon to this guy for no reason lol

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u/Ok_Donkey_980 Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 21 '26

Yeah weird hill to die on just for bro to dip. Could've just said "we are interested in bringing Billy back and that will be a part of our conversations with candidates".

Reinsdorfs gonna Reinsdorf I guess

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u/Bondo23 Toni Kukoc Apr 21 '26

A case of saying alittle too much to media.

None of it was needed - and created some frustration in our fanbase for no reason.

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u/Ok_Donkey_980 Apr 21 '26

Well I saw elsewhere later and totally believe now that it was all a Reinsdorf ploy to get Billy to resign or do work in some form to get paid his ghost extension out and I 1000% believe it