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Chicago Bulls Secure Billy Donovan With Multiyear Contract Extension

Ending external overtures, the deal underscores the franchise’s commitment to coaching continuity during its push toward a youth-driven rebuild.

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Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan stands during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images/File Photo
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan yells at an official during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
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Overview

  • The Bulls did not reveal the length or financial terms of Donovan’s new multiyear extension.
  • Negotiations began at the close of the 2024-25 season and persisted through the offseason, including a Knicks request to interview Donovan.
  • Donovan will enter his sixth season in Chicago with a 195–205 record in the Windy City and a 438–362 mark across 10 NBA seasons.
  • Chicago finished 39–43 in each of the past two seasons, placed ninth in the Eastern Conference, and bowed out in the play-in tournament for a third consecutive year.
  • Donovan’s two NCAA championships at Florida and upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this September bolster his standing as the Bulls pursue a youth-driven rebuild.