Bulls finalize hiring of Tiago Splitter as head coach
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Chicago Bulls are close to finalizing the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, following the departure of Billy Donovan. Splitter previously led the Trail Blazers to a strong 42-20 record. This move signifies a shift in leadership for the Bulls as they aim to improve their performance in the upcoming season.
- •Tiago Splitter is set to become the Bulls' head coach.
- •Splitter previously coached the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record.
- •He succeeds Billy Donovan, who parted ways with the team.
- •Details of the agreement are being finalized.
- •This decision reflects the Bulls' intent to enhance team performance.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tiago Splitter hire for the Bulls was the safe pick: Pros and cons to Billy Donovan's replacement
- 4:52 PMESPN — Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Tiago Splitter? Meet Chicago Bulls new head coach
- 4:06 PMCBS NBA — Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach as Chicago looks for fresh start
"Chicago is finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach, sources told ESPN.
"The Sporting News' Steph Noh gives his thoughts, both good and bad, on the Tiago Splitter hire for Chicago.
"The Chicago Bulls have finally found their head coach successor to Billy Donovan in Tiago Splitter.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:03 PMTiago Splitter hire for the Bulls was the safe pick: Pros and cons to Billy Donovan's replacement
The Sporting News' Steph Noh gives his thoughts, both good and bad, on the Tiago Splitter hire for Chicago.
- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 4:52 PMSources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC...
Chicago is finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter, who guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record, to succeed Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:13 PMWho is Tiago Splitter? Meet Chicago Bulls new head coach
The Chicago Bulls have finally found their head coach successor to Billy Donovan in Tiago Splitter.
- CBS NBAJun 15, 2026, 4:06 PMBulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach as Chicago looks for fresh start
Splitter spent last season as the Portland Trail Blazers' interim coach
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