Tiago Splitter departs Portland following Bulls coaching hire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Tiago Splitter announced his departure from the Portland organization on June 16, expressing gratitude for the time spent in the city. He thanked the organization, fans, and players for their support and dedication. This move coincides with his hiring by the Chicago Bulls. Splitter's tenure in Portland was characterized by a positive relationship with both the team and the community, where he felt genuinely welcomed. His new role with the Bulls presents an opportunity for him to continue his coaching career in the NBA.
- •Tiago Splitter announces departure from Portland.
- •He thanks the organization and fans in his statement.
- •Splitters' hiring by the Bulls follows his time with Portland.
- •He expresses feeling welcomed by the Portland community.
- •This transition marks a new chapter in his coaching career.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tiago Splitter says goodbye to Portland after Bulls hire
"Tiago Splitter says goodbye to Portland after Bulls hire
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