Bulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach - Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Bulls officially hired Tiago Splitter as head coach on Tuesday, ending a near-month-long search. Splitter, who served as interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, replaces Billy Donovan. The move solidifies the Bulls' rebuild focus amid roster development. Sources confirm the deal was finalized Monday, with official announcement following Tuesday.
What changed
The Bulls finalized Splitter’s hiring and made it official with a press release, marking the conclusion of their coaching search.
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Bulls name Tiago Splitter as 25th head coach after month-long search
confidence 98%The Chicago Bulls officially hired Tiago Splitter as head coach on Tuesday, ending a near-month-long search. Splitter, who served as interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, replaces Billy Donovan. The move solidifies the Bulls' rebuild focus amid roster development. Sources confirm the deal was finalized Monday, with official announcement following Tuesday.
What's confirmed:
- The Chicago Bulls have officially named Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, according to multiple sources.
- Splitter was the interim head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025-26 season.
- The Bulls’ search for a replacement for Billy Donovan lasted nearly a month before finalizing Splitter.
- Splitter will oversee the team’s rebuild and development of young players on the roster.
- The hiring was confirmed through sources close to the team on Monday, with the official announcement made Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Splitter reportedly went 42-39 as interim coach for the Trail Blazers this season.