Absolutely not, but even with Beverley having just two days of practice under his belt and one morning shootaround, coach Billy Donovan thought enough of him to change the starting lineup and rotation.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2023/2/24/23614417/guard-patrick-beverley-shines-defensive-end-bulls-debut

Bulls coach Billy Donovan took note of the start of the regular season as soon as the schedule was announced, and knows his players can’t ease into things.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/10/19/23924768/bulls-coach-billy-donovan-preparing-test-out-of-gate

Coach Billy Donovan had a simple focus for his team heading into this matchup — try not to let the Kings get on the run too early or too often.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/16/recapping-the-chicago-bulls-loss-to-sacramento-kings-on-last-second-3-pointer-halts-momentum-from-2-game-win-streak/

Feb 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan looks on during the first half at Smoothie King Center.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/bulls-starter-unhappy-team-nikola-vucevic/612140

“He was a presence,” coach Billy Donovan said of Drummond’s night.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/12/21/24011880/bulls-physicality-get-best-of-wemby-spurs-in-round-2

It’s to the point where coach Billy Donovan and the medical staff have basically shut Caruso down from contact in practices and shootarounds, with the hopes of making sure he’s available for games.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2023/3/31/23665562/bulls-guard-alex-caruso-left-foot-sprain-remains-a-concern

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan and guard Russell Westbrook talk during a game against the Nuggets on Dec. 14, 2018, in Denver.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/16/chicago-bulls-buyout-interest-in-veteran-point-guard-russell-westbrook-reportedly-rises-hes-a-future-hall-of-famer/

“There’s probably a ton of guys (who are positive) throughout the league now because there really is no more testing unless they really feel sick,” coach Billy Donovan said.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-tony-bradley-covid-19-testing-nba-20230108-ldfbzthvh5fttjvba2oi2at7bi-story.html

"This has happened a lot to us," coach Billy Donovan said after the game.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230215/once-again-no-lead-is-safe-for-bulls-as-they-drop-fifth-straight-to-pacers

With just a few minutes left in the first quarter Thursday against the Timberwolves, Billy Donovan unhooked the leash and let loose his latest version of the “Death Lineup.’

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/10/21/23926318/bulls-rookie-julian-phillips-playing-in-the-death-lineup