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Bulls coach Billy Donovan called ‘big problem,’ blamed for failures

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was blamed for many of the team's failures.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Bulls’ big problem has a name, but bosses unlikely to do much about it

What Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley have done in their Gar-Pax takeover is masterfully avoid the problem, which is sitting on the bench — coach Billy Donovan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

Ira Winderman: Unlike NBA’s scapegoating, Heat turn stability into success

MIAMI — In an alternate universe, the Miami Heat might have been guided at the moment, and in recent seasons, by Doc Rivers, Tom Thibodeau, Billy Donovan or a number of recycled coaches.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley has had a chip on his shoulder since his Chicago high school days. Can it help Bulls survive?

CHICAGO — No one is quite sure which Chicago Bulls team will show up Wednesday night in Toronto for their play-in game with the Raptors.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2023

Play-in failure for the Bulls will undoubtedly fall directly on players

With coach Billy Donovan given a contract extension before the season, and most of the key front office personnel also quietly locked up, the accountability of losing in Toronto will go no further than the locker room.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023

Billy Donovan doesn’t rule out starting Patrick Williams vs. Raptors

Due to Toronto's size, Patrick Williams could get his number called more on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2023

Chicago Bulls close the regular season with a win over the Detroit Pistons, but a sub-.500 record reflects a step back

CHICAGO — When the final buzzer of the NBA regular season sounded Sunday at the United Center, it marked a clear step back for the Chicago Bulls, who finished with a 40-42 record after a 103-81 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 9, 2023

Are the Bulls serious about winning? Because it seems like they’re just play-in around

The Bulls play the Raptors on Wednesday, and one could cut the dramatic tension with a spork.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023

Bulls coach Billy Donovan defensive with Zach LaVine’s improvements

While LaVine will never be mistaken for a Jimmy Butler on the defensive side of the ball, he has made some subtle improvements in Year 9, helping Donovan guide the team to a top five rating.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023

Billy Donovan: Chicago’s ‘biggest challenge’ against Toronto is size

For the Bulls to have a shot at the No. 8 seed in the East, they’ll have to overcome the Raptors’ size.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023