NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026Illinois
Former Bulls Coach Billy Donovan Joins San Antonio Spurs Staff
Former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has been hired as the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. This move follows Donovan's departure from the Bulls in April after he declined his contract option.
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The hiring marks a significant change in the coaching leadership for both the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls, who have recently replaced Donovan with Tiago Splitter.
Key Facts
- Billy Donovan has been hired as the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs.
- Donovan previously served as head coach for the Chicago Bulls for six seasons.
- Donovan departed the Bulls on April 21 after declining the option year on his contract.
- Tiago Splitter was hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls last month.
- Norman Powell signed a two-year, $45 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
- Zach Collins signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls.
- Stacey King, a former Bulls player and TV analyst, passed away at age 59.
Who's Mentioned
personZach Collins“Center who signed a two-year deal with the Bulls.”personTiago Splitter“New head coach of the Chicago Bulls.”personNorman Powell“Guard who signed a two-year, $45 million deal with the Bulls.”personBilly Donovan“Former Bulls head coach, now lead assistant coach for the Spurs.”personMitch Johnson“Head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.”organizationChicago Bulls“NBA team that Donovan previously coached.”personStacey King“Former TV analyst and player who passed away at 59.”organizationSan Antonio Spurs“NBA team that hired Donovan.”