Multiple outlets report that the San Antonio Spurs are hiring Billy Donovan as a lead assistant coach under head coach Mitch Johnson. The reports say Donovan will join Johnson’s staff and is expected to take on a lead assistant role, adding extensive NBA coaching experience to the Spurs’ bench. Donovan previously coached the Chicago Bulls and spent the last five seasons with the franchise. He stepped down in April, ending his most recent NBA coaching stint. The reports characterize Donovan’s hiring as a significant addition for San Antonio’s coaching staff, citing his established resume and experience at the highest levels of the league. The information in these accounts centers on Donovan’s transition from the Bulls to the Spurs and his placement as a lead assistant, rather than on specific responsibilities beyond that role. The outlets do not provide additional contract details or timelines beyond the reported hiring and Donovan’s recent departure from Chicago.