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Billy Donovan News / The Forkball / April 22

Billy Donovan Steps Down as Bulls Head Coach After Six Seasons

Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons, choosing to exit rather than remain through a major organizational reset.

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Billy Donovan News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Billy Donovan’s exit gives the Chicago Bulls the clean slate they do not deserve

For weeks, the Chicago Bulls insisted they wanted continuity. They fired Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, promising a “fresh direction”. Yet, in the next sentence, they immediately undercut the entire premise.

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If Billy Donovan waits, he could reshape next year's college basketball coaching carousel · CBSSports.com

Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach after six seasons: What's next for Chicago as team gets a fresh start? · CBSSports.com

Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach after six seasons · CBSSports.com

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / April 22

It Sounds like the Bulls Offered Billy Donovan the Moon ... And He Still Said No

Like an overconfident and desperate teen, the Chicago Bulls busted into the lunch room with a Bluetooth speaker blaring Kenny G, an oversized bouquet, and a shirt with Billy Donovan's face surrounded by hearts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21

Colin Cowherd floats intriguing landing spot for Billy Donovan

Colin Cowherd floats intriguing NBA playoff team for Billy Donovan's next job

Billy Donovan is no longer the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. After six seasons, he has decided to step down. That doesn't mean that Donovan is stepping away from coaching, though.

Donovan speaks out after stepping down as Bulls head coach

Donovan linked to two teams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins appropriate NBA award in landslide

Kon Knueppel beats out Cooper Flagg for major honor

Jimmy Butler may not return in 2026-27

Charles Barkley shares update on his relationship with Michael Jordan

NBA News / The Spun / April 21

Colin Cowherd Claims To Know Where Billy Donovan Is Headed

With Billy Donovan leaving the Chicago Bulls, the former two-time college basketball national champion instantly becomes arguably the top coaching candidate out there for jobs in either the NBA or college.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / April 21

5 Chicago Bulls Head Coach Candidates Ranked From Realistic to Crazy

Billy Donovan saved the Chicago Bulls from an awkward situation. After mulling over his decision for a week, the head coach has decided to step away after six years in charge.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 21

Mark Pope might be under more pressure following Billy Donovan's decision

Kentucky coach Mark Pope might be under even more pressure following Billy Donovan's Bulls decision

Pope's seat just got hotter.

Billy Donovan linked to 2 teams after leaving Bulls

Billy Donovan opts out as head coach of Bulls

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Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21

Billy Donovan linked to 2 teams after leaving Bulls

Billy Donovan stepped down Tuesday as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and it did not take long for him to be linked to new jobs. Donovan is expected to continue coaching, though he has not confirmed that himself, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Matas Buzelis pays tribute to Billy Donovan after exit

Undoubtedly, the Chicago Bulls are officially starting anew from the top down. On Monday, the news broke that head coach Billy Donovan was stepping down after six seasons.

Billy Donovan News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Billy Donovan steps away from Bulls, intends to keep coaching

The reset in Chicago just kept rolling, as the Bulls and Billy Donovan are going their separate ways after six seasons, the team announced. This one comes on the heels of a front office overhaul that already saw Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley dismissed.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / April 21

Billy Donovan opts out as head coach of Bulls

Billy Donovan decided not to stick around for the latest rebuild of the Chicago Bulls. Donovan was 226-256 in six seasons with the Bulls, who added the coaching vacancy to the list of openings at the top of the organization.

Billy Donovan News / ChiCitySports / April 21

Billy Donovan steps down as Chicago Bulls head coach

The Chicago Bulls will be searching for a new head coach once the offseason begins, as Billy Donovan has stepped down after six seasons at the helm. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Donovan didn’t want to be a holdover as the Bulls search for new basketball executives.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Bulls rumors: Could 2020 GM job offer hint at next hire?

Recently, the Chicago Bulls opted to shake things up by firing front office executives Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley at the conclusion of their disastrous 2025-26 season.

Mike Gansey News / Hoops Wire / April 20

Bulls to interview Cavs’ Mike Gansey, multiple others for GM vacancy

The Bulls are casting a wide net as they begin their search for a new head of basketball operations, and the early list is starting to take shape. According

Chicago Bulls News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Chicago Bulls Launch Extensive Search for New Head of Basketball Operations With Multiple Candidates Lined Up

The Chicago Bulls are wasting zero time resetting the front office. Having moved on from executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, the franchise has officially kicked off a wide-reaching search for its next basketball boss.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / April 20