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Is Billy Donovan A Hot Commodity If He Leaves The Chicago Bulls?🤔

April 10, 2026·16 min·1 clip
If Billy Donovan leaves the Bulls, will he be a hot commodity on the coaching market?
The episode opens by framing Billy Donovan's contract situation as a looming decision with two games left in the season. It cites reports from Brian Windhorst and Jake Fisher that Donovan would draw immediate NBA interest if he becomes a free agent. The host notes Michael Reinsdorf's desire to keep Donovan but highlights the Orlando Magic as a potential suitor due to reported tension between Paolo Banchero and their current coach. A central theme emerges contrasting fan perception—viewing Donovan's 225-227 record and one playoff appearance as mediocre—with reported respect from NBA front offices. The host illustrates this disconnect by comparing it to Doc Rivers, who keeps getting coaching jobs despite fan criticism since his 2008 championship. The episode then shifts to the Bulls' tanking situation, noting they've won two games in a row for the first time since January. It provides specific draft lottery odds: the Bulls now have a 16.9% chance at a top-four pick and a 3.7% chance at the top pick, slightly behind the Milwaukee Bucks. The host discusses how young players like Trey Jones, Rob Dillingham, and Leonard Miller are playing for development and jobs, not to tank. He predicts the Bulls will finish 10th in the tank race due to their effort and talent. The final segment previews the last two games against the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks, noting the Magic are fighting for playoff positioning. The host also mentions the importance of the Portland Trailblazers' performance for the Bulls to convey a draft pick. The episode concludes with a call to tune in for the live game coverage and thanks listeners.

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A blunt Bulls-season check-in that makes Billy Donovan's future the central question.

The episode stays centered on the Chicago Bulls' last two games, with Billy Donovan's future left as the main open question and the report that he would draw interest on the coaching market if he moved on.

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Want a Bulls argument that starts with Donovan and ends with the season's final stretch?

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