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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 1
Billy Donovan Finally Talks Bulls Departure as He Looks to Begin Spurs Career
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.
Billy Donovan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31
Billy Donovan explains why he left the Bulls
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.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 31
Billy Donovan Reveals Why He Left Bulls, Says Spurs Contacted Him Before Playoffs Ended
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.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 30
Spurs’ Billy Donovan opens up on continuing career after Bulls stint
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.
Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 12
Billy Donovan III Not Returning as Windy City Bulls Head Coach
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Matas Buzelis’ reaction to Lonzo Ball claiming Billy Donovan had him on ‘leash’
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Rival coach’s ‘No. 1’ reality makes perfect sense for Billy Donovan taking Spurs assistant role
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
Billy Donovan lands a new job with a top NBA team
Billy Donovan is going from the play-in tournament to the reigning Western Conference champions. The former Chicago Bulls head coach Donovan has agreed to a deal with the San Antonio Spurs, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / July 2
Spurs hiring Billy Donovan as top assistant
The Spurs are adding one of the NBA’s most respected coaches to Mitch Johnson’s staff. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Pete Thamel, San Antonio is hiring former Bulls coach Billy Donovan as its lead assistant.
NBA News / Field Level Media / July 2
Report: Billy Donovan joining Spurs as lead assistant coach
Former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan has agreed to become lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported on Thursday. Donovan, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, stepped down in April after six seasons with the Bulls and his 11th straight as an NBA head coach.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3
Billy Donovan hiring gives Spurs additional mentor for Mitch Johnson
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.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Spurs To Hire Billy Donovan As Lead Assistant Coach
The Spurs have hired former Bulls coach Billy Donovan to be their lead assistant under head coach Mitch Johnson, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter).
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 19
Billy Donovan reportedly emerging as favorite for Magic coaching job
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Billy Donovan Considered Frontrunner In Magic’s Coaching Search
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).
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Report: Billy Donovan wants one NBA head-coaching job
Donovan and Al Horford might just end up being reunited.
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 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.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 21
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Billy Donovan speaks out after stepping down as Bulls head coach
Billy Donovan is parting ways with the Bulls after spending the past six seasons as their head coach.
Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / April 13
Where Things Stand With Billy Donovan as Final Decision on Bulls Future Nears
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.
Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan
The Chicago Bulls are taking a very firm stance on Donovan and his future with the organization.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 6
There's a new candidate for UNC's HC job
Hubert Davis is finally out after another disappointing season, and, contrary to expectations, the program didn't find a replacement right away.
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / March 26
Billy Donovan stays mum on UNC rumors, focuses on Bulls’ finish
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan’s future in Chicago is generating plenty of noise this week. Reports have linked the veteran coach to the open job at North Carolina, while others suggest he might step away from the Bulls at season’s end to take a year off and figure out his next move.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Hoops Rumors / March 26
Bulls HC Billy Donovan speaks out amid UNC rumors
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan‘s future has been a major subject of speculation of this week.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / March 25
North Carolina's coaching search may bail out Chicago Bulls
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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