Everyone has Thunder-Spurs II penciled in. The rest of the West has other plans.
SAN ANTONIO — He's yet to face the press, but he's already faced the players. Two days into training camp, new San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Billy Donovan has begun making his presence felt.
Billy Donovan could still be the Chicago Bulls' head coach. Ownership made it clear that they wanted the veteran leader to stick around even after their front office purge.
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Billy Donovan is speaking out for the first time on his departure from the Chicago Bulls. The former Bulls head coach Donovan spoke this week with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB in Florida.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Billy Donovan stepped down as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls on April 21, 2026, despite reports that the Bulls wanted to retain him amid their front office changes.
Billy Donovan thought he was going to spend the next year away from basketball. Instead, the longtime coach is beginning a new chapter with the San Antonio Spurs, joining Mitch Johnson’s staff after his time with the Chicago Bulls came to an end.
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan III have parted ways. The organization announced the split with a Thank You messaged posted to social media on Wednesday afternoon.
Matas Buzelis will enter into unfamiliar territory when he begins his third season with the Chicago Bulls. One of the obvious changes is no longer having Billy Donovan as head coach.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Billy Donovan’s decision to join the San Antonio Spurs as Mitch Johnson’s lead assistant may have surprised many around the NBA, but one rival coach believes the move positions the veteran coach for another opportunity to lead a franchise.
The San Antonio Spurs needed a new lead assistant when coach Sean Sweeney became head coach of the Orlando Magic. They found an overqualified answer in longtime NBA coach Billy Donovan.
Billy Donovan may not stay unemployed very long. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, many coaching insiders around the NBA currently view the former Bulls coach as the frontrunner for the Magic opening following the dismissal of Jamahl Mosley.
The Magic have begun to speak to head coaching candidates as they look for a replacement for Jamahl Mosley, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).
Donovan and Al Horford might just end up being reunited.
Veteran coach Billy Donovan may already have his eye on what’s next. Namely, the Warriors. According to a Sports Illustrated report (via Fullcourtpass), Donovan is essentially waiting to see if the Golden State job becomes available before deciding on his next move.
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.
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.
Billy Donovan is parting ways with the Bulls after spending the past six seasons as their head coach.
Billy Donovan Watch has entered the final phase. After weeks of rumors and mixed opinions about what the future might hold for the head coach, it's reportedly time for a decision to be made.
Do you hear that? It's either Billy Donovan famously hankering down on his gum, a clock ticking louder and louder, or some combination of the two. With the Chicago Bulls' season officially over, all eyes shift to the organization's head coach.
The Chicago Bulls are taking a very firm stance on Donovan and his future with the organization.
Hubert Davis is finally out after another disappointing season, and, contrary to expectations, the program didn't find a replacement right away.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan‘s future has been a major subject of speculation of this week.
North Carolina needs a strong head coach. The Bulls need to figure out their future. Donovan switching jobs could be perfect for all parties involved.
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