Billy Donovan Joins Spurs as Assistant | Chicago Bulls News

Chicago Bulls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Billy Donovan’s coaching journey takes a sharp turn as he lands the lead assistant role with the San Antonio Spurs under Mitch Johnson, stepping down from his Chicago Bulls head coach position after 11 seasons. The move fills a vacancy left by Sean Sweeney’s departure to Orlando — a spot Donovan himself had eyed — and comes as the NBA coaching carousel churns with new hires. Donovan’s exit is widely praised as a classy move, giving the Bulls’ front office a fresh start while honoring the franchise’s future. Though his college pedigree includes two national titles with Florida, his Bulls…