Billy Donovan
Coverage of Billy Donovan in the Nexus archive.
- Former Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Spurs staff: report
Billy Donovan, former Bulls coach, has joined the San Antonio Spurs as a lead assistant coach. The Bulls announced his departure in April after he declined his contract option and later hired Tiago Splitter as his replacement. The Spurs recently lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the Knicks.
- Chicago Bulls officially hire Tiago Splitter as head coach
The Chicago Bulls have finalized the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter previously led the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record.
- Chicago Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach: ESPN sources
The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. Splitter previously guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record and will succeed Billy Donovan in the role.
- Bulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach
The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, a former NBA champion with the Spurs, previously served as an assistant coach in Brooklyn and Portland, where he led the Trail Blazers to a playoff berth this season. Bulls executive Bryson Graham emphasized the need for a coach who is intelligent, a leader, and capable of coaching both offense and defense.