Billy Donovan Steps Down As Coach Of Bulls: Team

CHICAGO — The final buzzer on Billy Donovan's time as head coach of the Chicago Bulls has sounded. The 60-year-old Hall of Famer informed the team Tuesday he is stepping away from the position after six years.

In a social media announcement, the NBA team thanked Donovan for his time in Chicago, where he compiled a win-loss record of 226-256, with only one playoff appeareance and win, both in 2022.

In his own message, Donovan said he made the decision after a "series of thoughtful and extensive discussions" with ownership, and a desire to allow the Bulls to begin a new coach search immediately following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 regular season.

"I believe it is in the best interest of the Bulls [stepping down] to allow the new leaders to build out the staff as they see fit," Donovan said.

Donovan's departure comes after a shakeup within the organization that has included the firings of Arturas Karnisovas, former executive vice president of basketball operations, and Marc Eversley, general manager, earlier this month.

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