The worst-kept secret in the NBA the last two weeks has swirled around Oklahoma City’s pursuit of Billy Donovan, the Florida head coach whose name shot to the top of the candidate list as a replacement for the recently fired Scott Brooks. Today, Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Donovan is set to sign a 5-year deal to become the new head coach of the Thunder.
Oklahoma City has hired Billy Donovan as coach, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 30, 2015
Billy Donovan is signing a five-year contract with the Thunder, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 30, 2015
Donovan had previously flirted with the NBA in 2007, when he accepted a head coaching gig with the Orlando Magic, before reneging after an introductory press conference and returning to Florida.
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