Oct 12, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) goes to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Billy Donovan doesn't get enough credit for his flexibility and willingness to experiment.
Despite the Chicago Bulls 124-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their second exhibition game, that experimentation was on display as the Bulls tried out a few new small-ball lineups they project to employ throughout the course of the season.
Yes, Donovan played Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chris Paul and Dennis Schroder together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played Enes Kanter and Steven Adams together too. And though he plans to play three guard lineups with the Bulls this season, it's a product of the team's roster rather than a statement about something he prefers from a lineup management persp...
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