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Bulls Cast Wide Net in Coaching Search, Hold Early Talks With BYU’s Kevin Young

The conversations suggest Chicago is open to a college coach with NBA experience as it remakes its front office and rebuilds the roster.

Mar 3, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young works the sideline against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Bulls continue a broad search for Billy Donovan’s successor and have held early conversations with BYU head coach Kevin Young, multiple outlets report.
  • Kevin Young has a 49-22 record at BYU with two NCAA Tournament appearances and prior NBA roles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns plus G League head-coaching experience.
  • Chicago’s search is being run by new head of basketball operations Bryson Graham after the team parted ways with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley during a wider organizational reset.
  • Practical constraints could shape any hire because some candidates, including Young, have existing long-term college contracts and NBA teams are simultaneously hiring assistants that narrow availability.
  • The outcome could shift the Bulls’ rebuild path by bringing a coach focused on player development and modern NBA experience, and the team is expected to continue interviews before naming a hire.