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NBA Rumors: 5 Head coaches that shockingly may already be on the hot seat

By Michael Saenz

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 29: Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls talks with head coach Billy Donovan against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 29: Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls talks with head coach Billy Donovan against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at United Center on March 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is entering his fourth year with the franchise, but the fact that he’s only made the playoffs once is pretty concerning. Making the decision to return their same core, the Bulls were heading into this season under a microscope. They were a situation that many rival teams were waiting to combust. As you would’ve expected, there’s a chance that may already be happening, just 12 games into the season.

Through the first few weeks of the season, the Bulls look like a non-needle moving once again. They have a playoff roster but are playing nowhere near their potential. And that generally points to a team that needs some sort of change. The recent whispers suggest that the first of those changes could be a big in-season trade, but you’d have to imagine that Donovan’s seat has to be getting pretty hot.

With how things are evolving, there’s at least an outside chance that the Bulls elect to make a change at the head-coaching position before they make a rash trade. I don’t think that’s completely off the table at the moment.

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