The Chicago Bulls have been pretty busy this offseason. Although they are viewed as a perpetual play-in franchise, the Bulls franchise is determined to change that image this season. That’s why they’ve made a flurry of moves, including shipping Lonzo Ball to Cleveland in exchange for Isaac Okoro. Not to mention, Tre Jones’ contract extension. However, that still isn’t enough for them to be looked upon as a playoff-level franchise, which has led them to take another huge step for the future.

What huge step? You might be wondering. Well, after denying the New York Knicks’ request to interview their head coach, Billy Donovan, the Chicago Bulls have finally decided to keep him around for the foreseeable future. This decision was long-time coming for the veteran HC, as he enters his sixth season in Chicago. ESPN Insider Shams Charania has reported that the Bulls’ long-time head coach has signed a multi-year extension with his franchise.

“Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has signed a multiyear contract extension with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. Donovan is viewed as a leader within the Bulls organization, and will enter his sixth season in Chicago in 2025-26 with 800 NBA games coached over his career.” Charania reported on X. This is huge news for the Bulls’ supporters after the team went 39-43 last season and lost to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.

However, it was a transition season for the Windy City as they traded several of their star players and focused on developing a roster full of young talent, and it seems Donovan has been handed the task of putting all of this together. However, it seems like this decision doesn’t sit right with the Chicago faithful, as they were quick to raise their concerns about this huge announcement. “Bulls are beyond cooked,” one fan wrote on X, as they voiced their frustration about this extension. However, he wasn’t alone as more supporters joined him soon.

Chicago fans get real about Billy Donovan’s contract extension with the Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most storied franchises in league history. We mean, who doesn’t remember the Michael Jordan era during the 1990s when they were running the NBA? Flash forward to now, the Bulls have been trying to replicate any type of success since. So, you can understand where the frustration is coming from for the Bulls fan. Although Donovan is a good coach, Chicago supporters don’t view him as one who could take them to the next level. “Mediocre coach,” one fan commented. 

Well, it’s pretty hard to argue with that statement, with Donovan making only one playoff trip in five seasons with the Bulls. More fans echoed similar opinions, with one writing, “Another 9th seed incoming.” While another went as far as taking a dig at both the Chicago Bulls front office and Billy Donovan. “Poverty stays with poverty smh,” They commented. It’s safe to say that most of the fans are pretty upset with the franchise’s decision. We mean, only that could explain the series of disappointed comments on social media.

So much so that one fan even had enough of being a fan. “I’m done being a fan.” He wrote on X. You know your franchise is not heading in the right direction when the fans start to give up. This is something that the Bulls organization should be concerned about. After all, the supporters are the foundation of any great franchise. So, they’ll hope that Billy Donovan is able to turn around these fans with his team’s performances next season, as everyone awaits the new campaign.