Reports: Billy Donovan signed contract extension with Chicago Bulls

Billy Donovan had the Chicago Bulls playing at a high level throughout the 2021-22 NBA season. It appears as if the Bulls organization has already rewarded their head coach before the 2022-23 season.

After an eventful offseason last year, the Chicago Bulls were looking like a potential contender in the Eastern Conference. That was until the Bulls looked to come together much quicker than expected. Chicago spent the majority of the 2021-22 season at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. That was injuries started to pile up and Chicago finished the season sixth in the East.

It was a remarkable turnaround for the Bulls. The team finished 31-41 just a year earlier. They finished 46-36 for the 2021-22 season but looked to have plenty of room to grow if not for injuries. According to a recent report from NBA insider Shams Charania of "The Athletic," it appears as if Billy Donovan was given an extension prior to the 2022-23 season.

Donovan reportedly had two more years remaining on his original four-year contract. According to the report from Charania, the new contract is for "several more years."

"The Chicago Bulls signed head coach Billy Donovan to a contract extension before the start of the season, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday."

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Chicago Bulls signed Billy Donovan to an extension

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and Alex Caruso

The Chicago Bulls have continued to improve each season under Donovan's direction. In his first season with the Bulls in 2020-21, Chicago saw a nine-win improvement from the previous year. That was followed up by last season, in which Chicago went 46-36, which was a 15-win improvement over his first year.

Chicago was at the top of the Eastern Conference for the majority of the 2021-22 season. That was until an injury to starting point guard Lonzo Ball started an avalanche of setbacks for the team. The Bulls have had an intriguing roster that features some offensive firepower and defensive upside.

Players such as Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have continued to give nightmares to opposing teams. Chicago has gotten off to a slow start for the 2022-23 season. They currently find themselves at 9-11 on the year but have some impressive victories against powerhouse Eastern Conference teams.