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Bulls reportedly make changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/23/24

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly made some changes to their coaching staff.

The Bulls are keeping head coach Billy Donovan but shuffling around the assistants on his staff. Assistant coach Chris Fleming is not being retained. Maurice Cheeks will remain with the team but will no longer have a full-time role on the coaching bench.

Can confirm Chris Fleming will not return to Billy Donovan’s staff, as @ShamsCharania 1st reported

I asked Artūras Karnišovas directly about this Saturday because I was under impression changes were coming

Also, Maurice Cheeks will remain with Bulls but not full-time bench role

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 23, 2024

Fleming had been with the Bulls since 2019 after being hired by Jim Boylen. He was retained by Donovan.

Josh Longstaff is said to be in the mix for the lead assistant coaching role. John Bryant is expected to receive a promotion.

More staff stuff: Josh Longstaff is in
mix to be new lead assistant coach, while John Bryant is expected to move from back to front of bench.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 23, 2024

The Bulls went 46-36 in 2021-2022 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Bulls were two games under .500 two seasons ago and finished four games under .500 this season.

The Bulls have gone 156-162 (.491) in four seasons under Donovan.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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