Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach ahead of NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have appointed Tiago Splitter as their new head coach as they prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft. Dionne Miller discussed this development on ABC7 Sports Overtime. Splitter's hiring comes during a time of change for the Bulls, looking to rejuvenate their roster. Additionally, the show covered the Chicago White Sox and Cubs, along with the retirement of Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews, who is set to receive a statue outside the United Center.
- •Tiago Splitter hired as new head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
- •Bulls looking forward to the NBA Draft following coaching change.
- •Jonathan Toews has announced his retirement from professional hockey.
- •Blackhawks to honor Toews with a statue outside the United Center.
- •Chicago Hounds rugby team remains undefeated and aims for a championship.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: June 19, 2026
"On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller discussed the Bulls hiring head coach Tiago Splitter as they look to the NBA Draft, the latest with Chicago's baseball teams, and Blackhawks great Jonathan Toews' retirement.
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