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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 becomes lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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Florida basketball's legendary coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach after leaving the Chicago Bulls.
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