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Bulls Finalizing Hire of Tiago Splitter as Coach, AP Source Says
Tiago Splitter brings playoff experience and a player-development focus as the Bulls turn to a younger coaching voice for a rebuild.
- On Monday, the Chicago Bulls hired Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as head coach, with Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham selecting him to lead the franchise's rebuilding era.
- After the FBI arrested Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups in October 2025, Splitter was promoted to interim coach and led Portland to a 42-40 record and their first playoff appearance since 2021.
- Replacing Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, who stepped down after the 2025-26 season, Splitter brings international experience to a team that finished 31-51, with Graham prioritizing his track record in player development.
- Graham considered finalists including Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Atlanta Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt, and Bulls assistant Wes Unseld Jr., while the Blazers were unable to make a competitive offer under owner Tom Dundon.
- With seven years of coaching experience, Splitter aims to transform the franchise as the organization begins a lengthy rebuilding process under Graham's new leadership.
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Former Portland basketball coach Thiago Splitter is the new head of Chicago's coaching staff, ESPN reported.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Bulls finalizing hire of Splitter as coach, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision says the Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. The 41-year-old Splitter joined Chauncey Billups’ staff in Portland last June. He…
·La Porte, United States
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