After weeks of speculation surrounding Billy Donovan’s future, including reports of a contract extension and rumors linking him to the New York Knicks following Tom Thibodeau’s firing, the Bulls head coach is officially staying in Chicago for the foreseeable future.
The full details of the new contract have not yet been made public, but what is clear is that Donovan will remain the head coach despite a 195-205 record and just one singular playoff win over a span of five seasons with the team.
This raises a few important questions. Why hasn’t ownership come out publicly to announce their commitment to Donovan?