The Ringer recently took a “Way-Too-Early” look at which coaches may or may not be on the hot seat at this point in the NBA season. Oklahoma City’s Billy Donovan did make an appearance on the list in the “heated over time” category.
Haley O’Shaughnessy discussed how the Thunder have made plenty of moves over the past two years, and the wait should be over at this point.
“Maybe Donovan’s leash is also longer because the franchise has done so much retooling of its roster. But even before the latest upheavals, Donovan had a reputation for not being able to get through to Westbrook, and as a result, his offense looks how Westbrook wants it to look.