Billy Donovan is stepping down from the Bulls. The Bulls exact terminology is that he stepped away as head coach, which we didn't know what was going to happen. Here's the biggest quote that was issued this from the press release. Shom Shuranae reporting it earlier. 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

I believe it is in the best interest of the Bulls to allow the new leader to build out the staff as they see fit

my gratitude for this community and this

organization is permanent. Thank you, Jerry Reinsdorf and Michael Reinsdorf for giving me this

opportunity and more importantly for the relationship that has been forged. I was so blessed to be

able to work with such great owners. I owe so much to my players and staff over the last six years.

You all have worked side by side with me day in and day out to drive the Bulls organization forward.

And a huge thank you to Bulls fans. Your energy, passion, and unwavering support provided a

home court advantage that is generally unmatched around the league.

Marshall, I feel like Billy took one for the team.

Both fans have to be believing that their prayers have been answered with this news

because we knew that it was headed down a very difficult, not impossible, but a very difficult

road to navigate if the head coach is allowed to stay.

And then you bring in executive leadership above him that he has a say in to a degree,

because that's what Michael Rinesdorf outlined that would happen.

And that was their hope and their wish is that Billy Donovan would continue to be the head coach.

They would go out.

They would find a GM or a vice president or president of basketball operations who saw fit

to work with Billy Donovan because in their minds, if you don't want to work with

Billy Donovan, and I'm quoting here, you're probably not the right candidate for the

job.

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