Bulls make changes to coaching staff after disappointing season
Dec 6, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A view of the Chicago Bulls logo on a pair of game shorts at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Bulls have made some changes to their coaching staff — though not the big one.
The Bulls are keeping Billy Donovan but shuffling around the assistants on his staff. Assistant coach Chris Fleming is not being retained. Maurice Cheeks will remain with the team but will no longer have a full-time role on the coaching bench.
Can confirm Chris Fleming will not return to Billy Donovan’s staff, as @ShamsCharania 1st reported
I asked Artūras Karnišovas directly about this Saturday because I was under impression changes were coming
Also, Maurice Cheeks will remain with Bulls but not full-time bench role
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 23, 2024
Fleming had been with the Bulls since 2019 after being hired by Jim Boylen. He was retained by Donovan.
Josh Longstaff is said to be in the mix for the lead assistant coaching role. John Bryant is expected to receive a promotion.
More staff stuff: Josh Longstaff is in
mix to be new lead assistant coach, while John Bryant is expected to move from back to front of bench.— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 23, 2024
The Bulls went 46-36 in 2021-2022 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Bulls were two games under .500 two seasons ago and finished four games under .500 this season.
The Bulls have gone 156-162 (.491) in four seasons under Donovan.
