5 potential landing spots for Billy Donovan

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 24: Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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2. Chicago Bulls

The Bulls finally made the obvious decision to fire coach Jim Boylen, leaving aside the reported financial concerns of owner Jerry Reinsdorf. The new front office is completing a first round of interviews, and Donovan can instantly be added to the list.

The Chicago Bulls are expected to have an interest in considering Donovan for the franchise’s head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. The Bulls are just completing a first-round of interviews with several candidates. https://t.co/jUHQ2kiuEo
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 9, 2020

Billy Donovan already linked to Bulls, per @wojespn, and 76ers, per @sam_amick. He won’t stay unemployed long if he finds fit. Bulls were completing first round of interviews with multiple candidates.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 9, 2020

Donovan’s resume stands above most any other candidate the Bulls have reportedly been considering. The list of rumored candidates is filled with NBA assistants–Wes Unseld Jr., Ime Udoka, Darvin Ham, David Vanterpool, Stephen Silas and even Boylen assistants Chris Fleming and Roy Rogers have been regarded as potential candidates. Former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson was presumably among the first round of interviews too.

The question is if Donovan would want the Bulls. They are entering a rebuild, which is something he wanted no part of in Oklahoma City. But it appears they plan to find out if their interest is at all mutual, and it wouldn’t be a full coaching search without due diligence on Donovan.

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