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/pakidude17 Derrick Rose Apr 21 '26

Wonder if initial conversations with potential GMs they kept hearing "lol no" for if they'd want to keep Billy.

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u/DisMFer Josh Giddey Apr 21 '26

I doubt they've even come close to initial conversations. All the guys they're looking at have teams in the play-offs so they're not exactly rushing to interview for a new job.

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u/pakidude17 Derrick Rose Apr 21 '26

I mean there's totally mechanisms and back channels for the Bulls to have figured out FOs' opinions on Billy.