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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 8

Billy Donovan Pays Homage to OKC Thunder During Hall of Fame Speech

The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its new class to Springfield this weekend. The Hall of Fame is all encompassing, taking resumes from players, coaching, broadcasters, officials, and team personnel which features every accolade from the NBA, to college, high school, overseas careers and International competition.

Chicago Bulls News / Sporting News / September 8

Bulls’ Coby White gets candid about relationship with coach Billy Donovan

Coby White gave an honest reaction to coach Billy Donovan's Hall of Fame induction.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Billy Donovan expresses his gratitude for his players and his mentor

Billy Donovan enters his sixth season as the Chicago Bulls head coach, who has been okay in his tenure. Leading the Bulls to three straight play-in tournament losses, Donovan hopes this season will be different, with a few players showing some growth.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Five Chicago Bulls players show their support during Billy Donovan’s HOF induction

The NBA held its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this past weekend, seeing Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan get inducted among seven others.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Chicago Bulls News / Sporting News / September 8

Former Bulls All-Star gets candid about Billy Donovan's Hall of Fame induction

An ex-Chicago All-Star has gotten honest about his former coach Billy Donovan's induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 7

Chicago Bulls Star's Honest Statement on Billy Donovan's Relationship With Team

Coaching is a very important part of the NBA. That's quite an obvious statement, yet it goes under the radar too much. The idea of having a great coach to guide your team of players can either make or break a championship-level team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 7

Billy Donovan’s classy message to Thunder’s Mark Daigneault, Sam Presti at HOF night

The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to turn their attention away from the 2025 championship they just won and toward the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is slated to begin in a month and a half.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 7

Billy Donovan Responds to Bulls' Heartfelt Appearance at HOF Induction

The 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class was loaded with basketball legends, with former NBA players Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony getting inducted, while the WNBA side featured three of the greatest players of all time in Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, and Sue Bird.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 5

Bulls Make Heartfelt Decision For Billy Donovan's Big Moment

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is set to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. However, his induction will primarily be in recognition of his achievements at the collegiate level as head coach at the University of Florida.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 30

Chicago Bulls Legend's Heartfelt Statement on Billy Donovan Coaching Team

Joakim Noah spent nine of his 13 NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls. In September, he'll return to the city where he began his career to honor his collegiate coach.

Florida to Honor former Donovan at Football Game

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Ahead of his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, former Florida Gators men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is set to be honored by the university during the football team's season opener against Long Island on Aug.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA Analysis Network / August 18

Who is Billy Donovan? All you need to know about the Chicago Bulls’ head coach

The Chicago Bulls were once among the most celebrated franchises in the NBA. After all, they were home to stars like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen as the duo led the franchise to six NBA Championships in the 1990s.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / August 14

NBA analyst unhappy with Chicago Bulls extending Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls have finished above .500 once since they hired Billy Donovan. As such, one insider doesn’t like extending him this offseason. The Bulls have been mediocre, and they’re not going anywhere, but they wanted to keep the coach who has led all of that anyway.

Chicago Bulls News / Sporting News / August 14

Josh Giddey gets damning $10 million contract update as Bulls’ Marc Eversley, Florida Gators icon Billy Donovan scoff at price tag

Josh Giddey isn't getting his $30 million annual asking price from the Chicago Bulls, as things currently stand.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 3

The Tough Pill Chicago Bulls Fans Must Accept on Billy Donovan

There has been much debate on Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan throughout his tenure with one of the greatest franchises in NBA history. Since joining the Bulls in 2020, his team hasn't been up to par, and many have called for his departure.

Chicago Bulls News / Ball Exclusives / July 30

Billy Donovan agrees to multi-year contract for Chicago Bulls

A former two-time NCAA Tournament Champion men’s basketball coach enters his sixth NBA season with the Chicago Bulls. Billy Donovan, 60, took over the program in the 2020-21 season after five years at Oklahoma City.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / July 29

Bulls remain committed to mediocrity with HC extension

Bulls remain committed to mediocrity with head coach extension

Billy Donovan has led the Bulls to three straight play-in tournament appearances and three straight losses.

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NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 28

Detroit Pistons Rival Bulls Make Critical Coaching Move

Following the 2024-2025 NBA season, it seemed inevitable that the Chicago Bulls would offer an extension to their head coach, Billy Donovan. Indeed, the Detroit Pistons will continue facing teams managed by Donovan, as the extension is reportedly a done deal.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / July 27

Bulls Sign Coach Billy Donovan to Multiyear Contract Extension

The Chicago Bulls have signed head coach Billy Donovan to a multiyear contract extension, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The team confirmed the deal through its public relations staff, per Chicago Sports Network’s K.C.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Bulls sign HC Billy Donovan to multiyear extension

Donovan, 60, has a 195-205 record in five seasons with the Bulls.

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Chicago Bulls News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Potential Reunion Between Billy Donovan and Bradley Beal in Store as Bulls Emerge as Landing Spot for Veteran Guard

In a surprising twist to the NBA offseason, the Chicago Bulls have emerged as a potential landing spot for Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, according to

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / June 15

Bulls, Billy Donovan Working On Contract Extension

The Chicago Bulls are in discussions to extend the contract of head coach Billy Donovan, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The talks come shortly after the Bulls declined the New York Knicks’ request to interview Donovan for their head coaching vacancy.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / June 15