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Bulls Chase Immediate Impact With No. 4 Pick in Deep 2026 Draft
sports27 days ago

Bulls Chase Immediate Impact With No. 4 Pick in Deep 2026 Draft

Chicago Bulls enter the 2026 NBA Draft with picks No. 4 and No. 15 after a lottery-night rise, bolstered by new coach Tiago Splitter and executive Bryson Graham. They also hold picks 38 and 56, making this the most pivotal offseason night since the Derrick Rose era. The event takes place June 23 at Barclays Center with ABC/ESPN coverage (pre-draft at 6 p.m. CT; main coverage at 7 p.m. CT). Caleb Wilson—a UNC forward seen as the likely No. 4 pick—is the Bulls’ top target in a four-player top class that also includes AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. The night could shape Chicago’s franchise trajectory for years.

Bulls appoint Tiago Splitter as head coach to steer the next era
sports1 month ago

Bulls appoint Tiago Splitter as head coach to steer the next era

The Chicago Bulls named Tiago Splitter their head coach, the franchise's 25th leader. The 41-year-old former NBA forward/center arrives after serving as Portland's interim head coach in 2025-26, guiding the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record, a play-in win and the No. 7 seed. Splitter brings a mix of NBA playing experience, international coaching success with Paris Basketball, and prior NBA assistant roles (Nets, Rockets), including being part of San Antonio's 2014 championship team as a player.

Bulls Tap Tiago Splitter to Lead a New Era
sports1 month ago

Bulls Tap Tiago Splitter to Lead a New Era

Tiago Splitter has been named the Chicago Bulls’ head coach, signaling a new era under a restructured front office and a projected near-$60 million in cap space. The 41-year-old former Spurs champion and ex-Portland interim coach guided the Blazers to the playoffs and now must steer a roster-building plan around young talents like Giddey, Jones, and Caleb Wilson while navigating the 2026 draft and potential trades.

Bulls tap Tiago Splitter to steer a new era in Chicago
sports1 month ago

Bulls tap Tiago Splitter to steer a new era in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter, the former Portland Trail Blazers interim coach, to lead the franchise in a rebuild, giving him his first full-time head coaching job. Splitter, 41, impressed with his steadiness under pressure and a fast, simplified system focused on molding a game plan to young players. He replaces Billy Donovan as the Bulls push a youth-led rebuild under new top executive Bryson Graham, with the team eyeing upcoming draft picks Nos. 4 and 15 as building blocks.

Bulls Hire Tiago Splitter to Lead Post-Donovan Era
sports1 month ago

Bulls Hire Tiago Splitter to Lead Post-Donovan Era

The Chicago Bulls named Tiago Splitter as their new head coach after Billy Donovan resigned amid a broader front-office shakeup that included the firings of Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley. Splitter, who previously led Portland to the playoffs as an interim coach, arrives with the Bulls hoping his leadership, available draft assets, and a refreshed management group can end Chicago's playoff drought.

Bulls Tap Tiago Splitter to Lead as Head Coach
sports1 month ago

Bulls Tap Tiago Splitter to Lead as Head Coach

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their next head coach after he served as Portland's interim coach this season, guiding the Blazers to a playoff berth. Splitter was selected over several finalists after in-person interviews and is praised for player development. He has coached at Houston, with Paris Basketball, and previously spent time with the Nets and Rockets, and he won a 2014 NBA title as a Spurs player. The move comes ahead of the NBA Draft, with Chicago holding No. 4 and No. 15 picks (the latter from Portland).

Tiago Splitter Named Bulls Head Coach to Kickstart Chicago’s Rebuild
sports1 month ago

Tiago Splitter Named Bulls Head Coach to Kickstart Chicago’s Rebuild

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, who coached Portland as an interim boss this season and previously led Paris Basketball to domestic and EuroLeague successes, is expected to prioritize player development and align the front office’s vision as Chicago eyes this year’s draft with picks No. 4 and No. 15.

Mavericks Compile a Five-Name Coaching Watch List
sports1 month ago

Mavericks Compile a Five-Name Coaching Watch List

Dallas’ search to replace Jason Kidd centers on five candidates: former Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, current Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter (former interim Portland coach), Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. The piece notes each candidate’s background and connections to the Mavericks’ organization, with Masai Ujiri’s star-studded track record keeping options open and no clear favorite yet.

Splitter Weathering Coaching-Rumor Storm as Blazers Even Series
sports2 months ago

Splitter Weathering Coaching-Rumor Storm as Blazers Even Series

Portland tied the series 1-1 with a 106-103 win over San Antonio as Tiago Splitter faced rumors of outside coaching interest by Blazers owner Tom Dundon; contract-extension talks reportedly occurred but were kept on hold amid an unusually low salary offer, with Splitter insisting on staying focused on the game and his players who have praised his leadership.

Trail Blazers Appoint Tiago Splitter as Interim Coach Amidst Billups' Suspension
sports8 months ago

Trail Blazers Appoint Tiago Splitter as Interim Coach Amidst Billups' Suspension

Tiago Splitter, after just one day as an assistant coach, has stepped in as the interim head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers following Chauncey Billups' arrest. In his first media appearance, Splitter emphasized maintaining the team's focus on basketball and their playing style, despite the off-court distractions. He expressed readiness for the role, highlighting his past coaching experience and commitment to the team's existing system.