The Bulls Have Officially Extended Billy Donovan to a Multi-Year Deal
So, while we’ve known this for some time now, dating all the way back to the start of the off seasonason after the finals concluded, but it’s now officially official that we’ve been given the shams bomb that the Chicago Bulls have extended Billy Donovan to a multi-year contract extension. Of course, we don’t know the number of years for which they extended him. We don’t know the amount because, of course, they keep that secret. To be honest, it’s actually shocking to me that this did actually come out now and not well into the season like last time when they extended him or we learned of the extension months into the season. But just like last time where it was never really revealed how many years he had on his contract. We don’t know how long this most recent extension will take him. And look, I’ll keep this brief since you guys more or less know my thoughts on this when the unofficial news broke about the extension. To me, Billy Donovan is an average coach, an average to below average coach. I know there are some on the love or hate him spectrum that fall on the can’t stand the guy. He’s one of the worst coaches ever. And then there are those who will defend him to no end and pin the blame on the front office for not giving him the proper roster to succeed. I fall somewhere in between there with a slight edge towards not really liking him. Because yes, I understand the bull’s lack of success since he started has not all been on him. It’s not all his fault. I don’t think he’s the main issue. But even acknowledging this fact, even acknowledging that more of the accountability should lie with the front office, it’s still baffling to me nonetheless that an average coach who has been out coached in some of the biggest moments at the NBA level, yes, even dating all the way back to his Oklahoma City Thunder days, a coach who has been with this team for five seasons now, has seen one playoff appearance during that span, one playoff win. And yet, for some reason, this man has greater job security and is praised more often than not by the front office and is rewarded with an extension. Like, let’s say even for a moment, the Bull’s front office and ownership really like Billy Donner, which has always been reported that they have a great relationship. But even if they realize we’ve got to set him up better for success, you would think though, even despite all of this, it might be the best move to move on, especially when the team has finally admitted defeat from that previous roster iteration and they’re now heading in another direction and embarking on a rebuild to maybe have a fresh slate and start with a new coaching staff. Like, it’s mindboggling to me to think that Billy Donovan, of all coaches, is the third longest tenure coach in the NBA, only behind Steve Kerr and Eric Spolstra. coaches who are multi-NBA champions and regarded as some of the best coaches in the league. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do think some coaches are often fired prematurely and used as scapegoats for a team’s failures. But for a coach who has a losing record and one playoff showing in five seasons to have such job security that it warrants a contract extension is just bizarre to me. And to me, it just further illustrates that the Bulls, whether it be from the front office or ownership, don’t really have a plan. There is no strategy to try and get better. The rewarding of mediocrity continues and a contract extension like this all but confirms it. Especially when we also know that AK and Mark Everly were extended this off seasonason as well. Again, none of this is new news. We already knew this. Just me venting on my part now that it’s actually official. Instead of getting the Josh Giddy news, we got the Billy Donovan extension news. Who would have thought? Anyway, let me know what you guys think. Let me know in the comments. As always, be sure to subscribe and I will see you in the next
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The Bulls are cheap and they don't want to pay a better coach to try and make the Bulls better. I have no faith in Billy he is just not a good coach at the NBA level. I feel that the front office should be fired for this crap Billy is just not that good of a coach for the Bulls no matter who he coaches
I have always told you two things:
#1:Billy is a good rebuild coach
#2: His offensive philosophy doesn't work without a forward on the floor that can get him PF type numbers
He can develop a #1 and/or #2 type player, if and only if, AKME stop shoving veterans at the team that indirectly demand minutes/experience that the young players should have.
If the front office let him go they’ll be forced to pick a stance, this way they can continue doing what only God knows without much heat
Worse coach in the NBA. The Bulls will not compete while he and his small ball philosophy rule
billy donovan is a good rebuilding coach the thunder is a perfect example si it makes sense to keep him
So the usual horseshit!!! This team will have a stretch of about 30 games where they look like their know what they're doing and A.K. will point and say, " See?" And then they'll suck again like every year!!
😅 That's great. He loves his Gum, Guards & playing small. So Yuki gonna get NBA Minutes then 😅😂 You guys in North America need to stop treating the Bulls, & the NBA in general, as if it is about the Sport in Basketball. Your League is officially listed as Sports Entertainment. Same as WWE 😅 Your refs don't suck, the games bot rigged & the trades etc. are NOT manipulated. Your delusional if you believe this. It's just pure Entertainment & making money. No league would allow that players are getting bullied by the media like they did for example with "Westbrick" & others. If it makes them money, you get thrown under the bus. No matter if you was the GOAT one hour before 😅
Which Fan can afford your ridiculous prices for tickets to enjoy the game truly? Not looking at the freaking Jumbotron, but being in the front, in a whole Block like we are here over in Europe? None. None normal Fan of Basketball.
You guys complain but still keep giving them their money 😅
Not letting him talk with NY and not giving him an extension would've been pretty screwed
Meh, not surprised.
Billy Donovan is a good coach but you have to give him a perfect roster to win with, which isn’t realistic. You’re always going to have a hole in your roster.
Yeah, I'm gonna say the front office faith in Billy Donovan is the worst thing they've done…in addition to hiring him over the worthwhile candidates available when they hired him.
They don't give a f.
Meh. For as long as you Bullies keep supporting, Jerry and his fam will give you what ye deserve! 😈
THE BULLS ARE TAKING YEARS OFF MY LIFE 💔
ive been telling you bro….every off-season bulls making moves like they got a Dynasty…..in actuality we no longer have a dynasty we have the CPP the Cash priority payroll, ……..folks trying make money……seams to be the main scheme and folks got to know that they blow opportunities during the off season and regular season
its becoming really hard to remain a fan of this organization…
Whyyyyyyyy 😭😭 omg pls a change pls, we don't need more Donovan is not the one how bulls can't see it 🫠
I wish I could fail at my job as much as Billy has and continue to get rewarded. I would be fired.
The end of the hope
This is crazy fr this organization dont want to win Billy is trash
They must have a man crush or something
I struggle to support this decision by the front office. I do however believe this roster we have and changes we will make in the near future will be Billy’s type of team. Demar and Zach team was not Billy’s style of coaching. He always loved more pace and hated iso ball . Will see what happens hopefully his rotations are better this year. Not playing Matas and playing giddey low mins in the 1st half of the season cost this team more wins imo.
Joke of a franchise, I will not be watching next season.
We never going to win anything until they sale the team
Billy Donovan got fired from OKC and guess who just won the NBA championship?? Same style with getting older veteran players in Chris Paul, and then Paul George then admitting defeat trading Chris Paul, trading Paul George, trading Westbrook. Firing BD and 5 years later with great drafting strategy and a smart FA signing with Caruso suddenly they won their first ever NBA title. Meanwhile the bull doubled down on BD amidst his repeated failure at making the postseason and getting bounced in the play in game. What a failure of a franchise; another reason I will only watch their Highlights on YT no more money from me.
it's crazy that they have this little respect for us fans that they don't even tell us how long our coach is being extended for. not telling us about the money is fune but at least tell us how long our coach is gonna be coaching us
I'm done with this franchise. I used to watch every game. Underachieved, outcoached, no accountability. I'll still tune in to this channel but I'm done watching the games.
And Donovan's son got the g league job? Joke.
Who would be Donovan’s replacement? Who’s better that’s out there? Even the Knicks wanted to interview him so I’m not sure.
A better question to ask might be what coach with a pedigree like Steve Kerr or Eric Spoelstra would want to coach the Bulls? The owner wants trades for cash considerations rather than investing in players to help the team to win. The Bulls will not exceed the first apron. The front office will not make the mistake of spending max money on any player because that means if there star player gets hurt that’s a huge portion of their salary pool tied up on someone who is out for the season. They are not going to buy out Vuc or even Javon Carter for $6.9M. AK said during summer league they expect slow and steady improvement this season and for the next few years while MB and Noa plus whoever they add in 2026 develop. They only have MB, Noa, PWill, Okoro, Tre, Jalen Smith, and Julien Phillips so far on the books for 2026-2027. Again AK said Giddy, Coby and Ayo are players the Bulls hope to have around for a long time. But that depends on owhat their contract demands are. I think they will resign Dalen Terry if he contributes and is healthy and he is available at a favorable price because they look at him as a development project. Giddy will not get 5 * 30M or any number times $30M he can opt for $11M and go where he wants next year. After PWill debacle I’m not sure they’ll offer 4 year contracts. It is what is. At least we had some decent basketball to watch after the all star break until the playin disaster. Go Bulls.
My favorite team is making the same mistake. He hasn't done anything in Chicago.