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Billy Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant coach

Billy Donovan has agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs as the lead assistant coach. He will be working under coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan previously coached the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls.

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Billy Donovan joins Spurs as lead assistant coach

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What Happened

Billy Donovan is set to join the San Antonio Spurs as the lead assistant coach, according to multiple reports. He will serve under head coach Mitch Johnson.

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Donovan's coaching career includes previous stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls. His move to the Spurs marks a new chapter in his coaching career.

The specific terms of his agreement and the exact start date were not detailed in the reports.

Key Facts

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    Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs.

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    Donovan will serve as the lead assistant coach.

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    He will work under coach Mitch Johnson.

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    Donovan previously coached the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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    Donovan previously coached the Chicago Bulls.

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Reports that Billy Donovan will become the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, noting his past coaching roles.
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Announces that former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan is joining the San Antonio Spurs staff as lead assistant coach.
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cbssportsCBS Sports
States that Billy Donovan, an ex-Bulls coach, has been hired by the Spurs to be Mitch Johnson's lead assistant.
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chicago-sun-timesChicago Sun-Times
Highlights that former Bulls coach Billy Donovan is joining the Spurs staff.
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san-antonio-express-newsSan Antonio Express-News
Reports that Billy Donovan has agreed to join the Spurs as Mitch Johnson's lead assistant coach.
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Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
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Former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
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Billy Donovan hired by Spurs: Ex-Bulls coach to become Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, per report
Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
Former Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Spurs staff: report
San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Express-News
Billy Donovan agrees to join Spurs as coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant - San Antonio Express-News

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Billy Donovan to become lead assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs
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Former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan joining San Antonio Spurs staff
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Billy Donovan hired by Spurs: Ex-Bulls coach to become Mitch Johnson's lead assistant, per report
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Former Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Spurs staff: report
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Billy Donovan agrees to join Spurs as coach Mitch Johnson's lead assistant - San Antonio Express-News

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