Billy Donovan becomes lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Billy Donovan has joined the San Antonio Spurs as the lead assistant coach under head coach Mitch Johnson, as reported on July 2, 2026. Donovan brings 11 years of head coaching experience from stints with the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder. This move comes as the Spurs aim to build on their recent success as Western Conference champions. The addition is expected to provide valuable coaching experience and perspective to the team during the upcoming season.
- •Billy Donovan agrees to a new role with the Spurs.
- •He has 11 seasons of experience as an NBA head coach.
- •Donovan previously coached the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •He will assist head coach Mitch Johnson.
- •This announcement was made on July 2, 2026.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Donovan accepts assistant coach job with San Antonio Spurs
- 12:36 AMESPN — Sources: Donovan to be lead assistant for Spurs
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Billy Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant coach
"Florida basketball's legendary coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach after leaving the Chicago Bulls.
"Billy Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for San Antonio and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources said.
"The San Antonio Spurs are bringing in Billy Donovan to become their lead assistant coach. Here's what to know.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 3:45 PMBilly Donovan accepts assistant coach job with San Antonio Spurs
Florida basketball's legendary coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach after leaving the Chicago Bulls.
- ESPNJul 3, 2026, 12:36 AMSources: Donovan to be lead assistant for Spurs
Billy Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for San Antonio and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:33 PMFormer OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
Former OKC Thunder and Bulls coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as a lead assistant coach.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:29 PMBilly Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are bringing in Billy Donovan to become their lead assistant coach. Here's what to know.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:03 PMBilly Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant coach
Billy Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant coach
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