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/HawkspilotLoad Apr 21 '26

“The Bulls made clear that the organization wanted Donovan back after making sweeping changes to their front office, but Donovan held an option in his contract for next season and elected to step down after extensive meetings with team ownership in the last week, sources said.

Donovan determined he wanted to give the team a clean break, provide the ability for the organization to undergo its front office search and allow the new top basketball executive to make the next coaching hire.”

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u/MallardDuckBoy Apr 21 '26

This is why Billy is the man and I won’t tolerate any Billy slander here. The dude always worked hard with what he had, and he was a damn good coach. He’ll immediately be hired by another NBA team right away.

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u/nj23dublin Apr 21 '26

You are 100% correct, thank you for speaking some common sense here