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Tiago Splitter leaving Blazers to become Bulls coach: Sources

The Chicago Bulls have named Tiago Splitter their new head coach, ending his interim stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers now lack an acting head coach while their search remains stalled. Splitter’s task is to lead the Bulls back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. A news conference introducing him is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Splitter’s departure from the Blazers is now confirmed as finalized, with his Bulls hire officially announced and a public statement from him released.

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  1. Tiago Splitter officially joins Bulls as head coach; Blazers search stalled

    The Chicago Bulls have named Tiago Splitter their new head coach, ending his interim stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers now lack an acting head coach while their search remains stalled. Splitter’s task is to lead the Bulls back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. A news conference introducing him is scheduled for Wednesday.

    What's confirmed:

    • Tiago Splitter has been officially named the Chicago Bulls’ new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan.
    • Splitter’s hiring follows his interim coaching role with the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025/26 season.
    • The Bulls cited Splitter’s basketball intellect, player development skills, and competitive mindset as key factors in his hiring.
    • The Portland Trail Blazers have no acting head coach in place following Splitter’s departure, with their coaching search stalled as of Tuesday afternoon.
    • The Bulls’ introductory press conference for Splitter is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
    • Splitter’s primary coaching challenge will be leading the Bulls back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
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  2. Tiago Splitter officially named Bulls head coach; Blazers search stalls

    The Chicago Bulls have finalized a deal to hire Tiago Splitter as head coach, ending his interim tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers' coaching search now appears stalled following Splitter's departure. Sources confirm the move is complete, with Splitter set to replace Billy Donovan. The Blazers' acting head coach role remains vacant as of Tuesday afternoon.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal to hire Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.
    • Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record this season as interim head coach after Chauncey Billups' arrest.
    • The Blazers' coaching search is now effectively paused following Splitter's departure, with no immediate replacement announced.
    • Splitter is set to succeed Billy Donovan in Chicago, marking Bryson Graham's first major coaching hire.
    • The Bulls' official announcement is imminent, with sources confirming the deal is finalized as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Blazers may need to restart their coaching search from scratch due to Splitter's departure.
    • Splitter's player-development skills were a key factor in the Bulls' decision to hire him.
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