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The former coach of Steven Adams is shifting to one of the NBA's most storied franchises

The former coach of Steven Adams is shifting to one of the NBA's most storied franchises

23 September 2020

Former Oklahoma City Thunder mentor Billy Donovan has been appointed as the Chicago Bulls new head coach.

Donovan was dumped after the Thunder were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs, while the Bulls axed previous coach Jim Boylen when they fell short of qualifying for the NBA's restart at Disneyworld.

Meanwhile, The Los Angeles Lakers can move within one win of the NBA's championship series when they meet Denver in game three of their western conference finals this afternoon from 1pm

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