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With the Bulls holding the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, multiple mock drafts project North Carolina forward/center Caleb Wilson as a top-four selection, praising his elite athleticism and two-way potential while noting limited outside shooting; though some analysts see him rising even higher, others favor safer options like Cameron Boozer, making Wilson a focal point in Chicago’s rebuild under its new regime.
Donovan’s exit from the Bulls and Steve Kerr’s uncertainty illuminate a thin, unpredictable NBA coaching market, with Golden State suddenly the hottest vacancy while Donovan’s next move—college, another NBA gig, or retirement—remains highly speculative.
Billy Donovan stepped down as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons and a 31-51 finish, following discussions with ownership about the team’s future; the Bulls will search for a new head coach and top basketball-operations leadership, and Donovan, 60, is expected to be a top candidate for NBA openings.
Billy Donovan has stepped down as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons, opting not to exercise his contract option as the club begins a broader front-office overhaul led by a new Head of Basketball Operations. Donovan said the decision would let the new leader build out the staff; he finishes with a 226-256 record and one playoff appearance. The Bulls are now conducting a GM search and will hire a coach under the new leadership.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan resigns after six seasons, kicking off a search for new leadership and a transition to a post-Donovan era.
The Chicago Bulls announced Billy Donovan is stepping away as head coach to let the franchise’s future basketball-operations leadership build out the staff. Ownership praised Donovan, and he expressed gratitude, saying the decision will help the Bulls’ future while the search for new leadership unfolds.
A Chicago Tribune column argues that waiving injured guard Jaden Ivey after his inflammatory social-media posts exposes Artūras Karnišovas’s risky deadline gamble, highlighting a high-reward, low-return move that damaged team chemistry and public image while prompting calls for accountability and better vetting of players and public statements.
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after a series of Instagram posts railing against religion, prompting a conservative backlash that charges the move amounts to Christian discrimination. Supporters argued Ivey was targeted for his faith, while critics noted the posts included anti-Catholic statements and other religious rants.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he loves TreVeyon Henderson and his faith, and supports Henderson’s public backing of Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, but only with conditions that the stance be educated and aligned with an inclusive team environment as Ivey’s Pride remarks trigger controversy.
Jaden Ivey says the Bulls lied about waiving him for conduct detrimental to the team after an Instagram Live in which he criticized Pride Month and religion, arguing he was staying in the gym and rehabbing; the Bulls emphasize professionalism and accountability as his season ends due to knee pain.
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team after a series of Instagram Live videos in which he criticized the NBA’s Pride Month and LGBTQ advocacy on religious grounds, calling critics 'liars' and arguing he did nothing to merit the decision; Bulls coach Billy Donovan emphasized professional standards amid Ivey’s knee rehab, while the NBA had not commented at publication.
The Chicago Bulls waived Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team after anti-LGBTQ social-media remarks; Ivey had been limited by a left knee injury to four games this season and will be a free agent at season’s end.
Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after he posted lengthy anti-LGBT statements during three Instagram Live sessions, with the team citing conduct detrimental to the franchise. Coach Billy Donovan said the decision underscored a standard of professionalism and concern for players’ well-being. Ivey, who was rehabbing a knee injury and had just been acquired at the trade deadline, had used the streams to rail against Pride Nights and Bulls management, and later criticized the move in a follow-up livestream.
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds, recording the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Chicago Bulls 129-114 to extend their winning streak to nine. Tre Jones added 23 points for the Bulls, who dropped their fourth straight after the team waived Jaden Ivey prior to the trip.
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey following reports of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion, indicating disciplinary action by the team; no further details are provided in the summary.