Tag: Chicago Bulls

Billy Donovan Resigns as Bulls Coach After Front Office Shake-Up

Billy Donovan
April 2026

Billy Donovan has resigned as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons, choosing to step aside rather than continue under a new basketball operations structure. Donovan and the Bulls agreed it was best for the incoming front-office leadership to choose its own staff. Chicago had already fired Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, and Donovan said the decision followed extensive talks with ownership about the franchise’s future.

Dosunmu Treating Playoff Return as a Major Opportunity With Timberwolves

Ayo Dosunmu
April 2026

Ayo Dosunmu said he is not taking playoff basketball for granted as he moves toward a second postseason appearance, this time with Minnesota after February’s trade from Chicago. He has become an important part of the Timberwolves’ push for a top-six seed in the West. Minnesota traded for Dosunmu because they wanted more backcourt playmaking and versatility, and he has delivered career-best scoring and efficiency this season. Dosunmu said his early playoff experience with Chicago taught him that postseason chances are not guaranteed and must be valued when they come.

Bulls Fire Karnišovas and Eversley as Atlanta Add Tony Bradley

Chicago Bulls
April 2026

Chicago fired executive vice president Arturas Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley after another failed season, while Atlanta strengthened its frontcourt by signing Tony Bradley for the playoff push. Both moves signal late-season roster and leadership correction in the East. Multiple reports confirmed Chicago ended the AKME era after a 224-254 run with only one playoff appearance, with Michael Reinsdorf citing the need for a new direction. In Atlanta, reporting said the Hawks waived Caleb Houstan to open a roster spot and signed Bradley after his 38-game season with Indiana.

Embiid and George Return Strong as 76ers Beat Bulls

Joel Embiid, Paul George
March 2026

Joel Embiid returned from a 13-game absence with 35 points and Paul George also came back in Philadelphia’s 157-137 win over Chicago. Their immediate impact gave the 76ers a major lift as they try to improve playoff positioning in the East. Embiid had been out with a right oblique strain, while George returned after a 25-game suspension. Both produced efficiently on the night, helping Philadelphia strengthen its push out of the play-in places despite a season still shaped heavily by availability issues.

Stephen Curry Ruled Out At Least 10 More Days as Warriors Wait on Knee Recovery

Stephen Curry
March 2026

Stephen Curry will miss at least another 10 days as he continues recovering from right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The Warriors star has already missed 15 straight games, and Golden State’s form has dipped sharply without their leading scorer in the lineup. Curry has returned to individual on-court work and will be re-evaluated again in 10 days before any full team ramp-up begins. Golden State had hoped for a post-All-Star return, but recent losses and a 9-17 season record without Curry underline the scale of his absence.

Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves on minimum after being traded twice and waived

Mike Conley Jr
February 2026

Mike Conley has re-signed with Minnesota on a minimum contract after being traded to the Bulls, moved to the Hornets, then waived. The sequence made him eligible to return to the Timberwolves. Minnesota reduced its luxury tax position by moving Conley’s original salary, then brought him back cheaply, gaining cap flexibility that helped enable a separate guard acquisition. Conley’s on-court role has dipped, but he remains valued for leadership.

Bulls Guard Collin Sexton Fined $35K for On-Court Gesture

Collin Sexton
Feburary 2026

Sexton was fined $35,000 for an inappropriate gesture during Chicago’s 123-115 loss to Brooklyn. The league states the gesture occurred with 1:31 left in the third quarter, with the fine announced by the NBA’s basketball operations leadership.

Coby White Says Trade to Hornets Felt Inevitable

Coby White
February 2026

White says he expected to be moved after Chicago traded other veterans and shifted direction. He is now with Charlotte but has not debuted yet due to a calf injury, and there is no timetable for his return. He describes the deal as a homecoming to North Carolina and says the Hornets have welcomed him into a rising, young group. He expects to fit behind LaMelo Ball initially, while providing depth and flexibility given the team’s backcourt demands.

Nikola Jokic Passes Oscar Robertson for Second All-Time in Triple-Doubles

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Nikola Jokić posted 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to record his 182nd regular-season triple-double, moving past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA career list as Denver beat Chicago 136-120. It was his 19th triple-double of the season and his second in two games. He now trails only Russell Westbrook. Coach David Adelman highlighted how rare 17 assists from a center is, while Jamal Murray predicted Jokić will push the record far higher.

Mac McClung Replaces David Jones Garcia in Rising Stars

Mac McClung
January 2026

Mac McClung will replace injured David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event at Intuit Dome, part of NBA All-Star weekend. Jones Garcia is out with a right ankle injury. The Bulls signed McClung to a two-way deal on Feb. 5, 2026; he is a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and had brief NBA minutes this season.

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