Billy Donovan joins San Antonio Spurs coaching staff as lead assistant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs have hired Billy Donovan as their lead assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. Donovan transitions to the role after spending six years as head coach of the Chicago Bulls. He joins head coach Mitch Johnson on the bench following the departure of Sean Sweeney, who left for the Orlando Magic. The move aims to provide veteran support for Johnson as the team builds on its 2025-26 NBA Finals appearance. Donovan stated he intends to offer experience and strengthen the team's culture as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
- •Billy Donovan serves as the new lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs.
- •The hiring follows Sean Sweeney leaving the coaching staff for the Orlando Magic.
- •Donovan previously spent six seasons as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
- •The Spurs coaching staff prepares for the 2026-27 season after an NBA Finals appearance.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — New Spurs lead assistant Billy Donovan dives into what he would bring to the team
"Billy Donovan is prepared to play a big role in the Spurs' follow-up campaign to their NBA Finals run.
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