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Chicago Bulls hire former NBA center Tiago Splitter as coach
- 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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The NBA basketball club Chicago Bulls has named Tiago Splitter as head coach.
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Brazilian basketball coach Tiago Splitter, 41, has been named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
The 41-year-old Brazilian coach takes on the difficult role of coach of the historic Chicago team
The Chicago Bulls hired Tiago Splitter as their head coach, after the former NBA center served as the interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season.
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