Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Billy Donovan potentially leaving the Bulls?
Joe Cowley reported that Donovan may be unmotivated to embark on another rebuild, has personal life hardships weighing on him, and is dealing with overall stress from this season. The 61-year-old left Oklahoma City previously because he didn't want to go through a rebuild.
What is the Bulls' track record with hiring head coaches?
The Bulls have had mixed results with their coaching hires. Tom Thibodeau was their best hire since Phil Jackson in 1989, Fred Hoiberg didn't translate well from college, Jim Boylen had the lowest winning percentage in franchise history, and Donovan had a mediocre run.
Who is Jon Scheyer and why would the Bulls consider him?
Jon Scheyer is Duke's current head coach with a 109-23 record and a Chicago native who was once Illinois' Mr. Basketball. He has aspirations to coach professional basketball and could be a developmental leader to match the Bulls' young roster.
Why is Michael Malone mentioned as a top candidate for the Bulls job?
Malone is an established NBA coach who led Denver to an NBA Championship and multiple deep playoff runs. He's experienced with rebuilds, having started his Denver tenure with a 73-91 record over his first two years before building them into contenders.
Could the Bulls front office be replaced along with the head coach?
Yes, there's a growing chance that ownership could clean house entirely, meaning Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley, and other front-office members could be replaced. If that happens, predicting the next head coach becomes nearly impossible.
Ryan Dauterive
A former Iowa State University standout and Soaring Hawk Award winner, I bring over three years of Bulls coverage and 475 published articles of experience, reaching over than half a million readers. I cover all aspects of the Chicago Bulls, from breaking news and trade rumors to draft analysis and player scouting.
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