Bulls hire Taj Gibson, Jamelle McMillan for coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, hiring Taj Gibson as an assistant coach following his 17-year NBA career, and Jamelle McMillan, who transitions from coaching the Motor City Cruise. Gibson played briefly for the Pistons last season, while McMillan previously served on the Pistons’ coaching staff and led the Cruise to the playoffs in 2025. The Bulls aim to enhance their coaching offers as they approach training camp. Steve Scalzi will replace McMillan as the head coach of the Cruise, continuing the organization’s development focus.
- •Taj Gibson joins Bulls as an assistant coach.
- •Jamelle McMillan also appointed as assistant coach.
- •Gibson previously played for the Pistons last season.
- •McMillan led Motor City Cruise to the playoffs.
- •Steve Scalzi named new head coach of the Cruise.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bulls Add Former Detroit Pistons Player, Cruise Coach To Staff
"The Chicago Bulls finalized their coaching staff recently, and they included two individuals with ties to the Detroit Pistons
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