dailyloe.com – Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The Bulls announced Donovan’s decision on Tuesday. The organization stated it wanted the longtime coach to remain in Chicago. It added that it respected his choice.
The Bulls made clear they wanted Donovan back after making sweeping changes to the front office. Donovan held an option in his contract for next season. He elected to step down after extensive meetings with team ownership in the past week. Sources told ESPN about these contract details and meetings.
“After a series of thoughtful and extensive discussions with ownership regarding the future of the organization, I have decided to step away as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, to allow the search process to unfold,” Donovan said in a statement. The statement was released by the team. “I believe it is in the best interest of the team and the organization to have a new voice lead the way,” Donovan’s statement continued.
