The Chicago Bulls are reportedly showing interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young as they search for a new leader to guide their franchise.
According to ESPN’s Friday report, the organization has begun “early conversations” with Young as part of their comprehensive search to find Billy Donovan’s replacement, who departed on April 21 following six seasons with the team.
The Bulls also made significant front office changes last month, letting go of executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley. The franchise struggled this season with a 31-51 record and failed to reach the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons.
The 44-year-old Young has compiled an impressive 49-22 record while leading BYU and secured two NCAA Tournament berths since accepting the position in April 2024, taking over after Mark Pope departed for Kentucky.
Under Young’s leadership, the Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 and concluded his debut season ranked 13th in the final poll. The team achieved a peak ranking of seventh this past season.
Before joining BYU, Young served as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns from 2020-24, spending his final three years there as associate head coach. His NBA experience also includes four seasons as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2016-20, along with head coaching experience across several NBA G League organizations.
