Latest Billy Donovan News

Donovan says Ball faces 'long rehab' with another surgery

Mar. 17, 2023 19:53 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls coach Billy Donovan wasn't sure when or even if Lonzo Ball will play again for Chicago, with the point guard set to have yet another surgery on his troublesome left knee. Donovan said Ball will likely undergo a cartilage transplant early next week, though he...

LaVine scores 36 points, Bulls beat Rockets 119-111

Mar. 11, 2023 23:41 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 36 points and DeMar DeRozan added 27 as the Chicago Bulls used a huge run in the fourth quarter for a 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Bulls trailed by four points midway through the fourth before going on a 13-0 run for...

Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games

Feb. 28, 2023 22:47 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in 10 games. O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and Jakob Poeltl had 14 to help the Raptors win their fourth straight at...

DeRozan, LaVine combine for 56, Bulls zoom past Wizards

Feb. 26, 2023 18:59 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls overcame their shooting woes from long range Sunday to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82. Alex Caruso and LaVine each sank 3-pointers midway through the third quarter to turn a one-point...

LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 131-87 rout of Nets

Feb. 24, 2023 23:47 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid. Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December. The Nets lost...

DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic

Jan. 28, 2023 22:54 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-109 on Saturday night. Mo Wagner led the Magic with 27 points, combining with Cole...

In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera

Jan. 18, 2023 09:57 AM EST

PARIS (AP) — Detroit guard Rodney McGruder had never experienced anything like this. He walked into the foyer of the Paris Opera House, then stopped and looked up to stare in silence at artwork dating back to the 19th century. Finally, he spoke. “This is something...

LaVine, DeRozan team to help Bulls beat Jazz, 126-118

Jan. 07, 2023 23:22 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine made three consecutive 3-pointers during a key fourth-quarter stretch and scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan had 35 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Saturday night. After hitting 11 3s and scoring 41 points Friday night in a victory in...

Georgia coach Mike White back to Gainesville to face Gators

Jan. 06, 2023 16:16 PM EST

Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons. The Georgia coach is doing his best to stay locked in as the Bulldogs prepare to face Florida on Saturday. “It's a unique game,”...