Tiago Splitter

Billy Donovan, former Bulls coach, has joined the San Antonio Spurs as a lead assistant coach. The Bulls announced his departure in April after he declined his contract option and later hired Tiago Splitter as his replacement. The Spurs recently lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the Knicks.

The Chicago Bulls secured Zach Collins with a two-year, $17 million extension but remained inactive in the first hours of free agency. They have $31 million in cap space and are linked to rumors involving Norman Powell and Max Strus, aiming to improve spacing and mentorship for their young roster. The team prioritizes long-term development over an immediate playoff push due to new draft lottery rules.

The Chicago Bulls, under new coach Tiago Splitter, are focusing on developing young talent through the NBA Draft as part of a rebuild. A mock draft predicts the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson, a forward/center from North Carolina, with the fourth overall pick. The team's roster remains uncertain due to free agency and front-office changes.

Tiago Splitter was introduced as the Chicago Bulls' 25th head coach, praised for his coaching acumen and ability to connect with players. He previously led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a playoff berth as interim coach, revitalizing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson.

The Chicago Bulls have officially hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, moving him from the Portland Trail Blazers where he led them to the playoffs as interim coach. Splitter, known for developing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson, will work with the Bulls' young roster and significant cap space.

The Chicago Bulls have finalized the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter previously led the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record.

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. Splitter previously guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record and will succeed Billy Donovan in the role.

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, a former NBA champion with the Spurs, previously served as an assistant coach in Brooklyn and Portland, where he led the Trail Blazers to a playoff berth this season. Bulls executive Bryson Graham emphasized the need for a coach who is intelligent, a leader, and capable of coaching both offense and defense.

Bryson Graham, the Bulls’ new executive vice president of basketball operations, is methodically evaluating head coaching candidates and NBA draft prospects. The team has interviewed multiple coaches, including finalists Wes Unseld Jr., Micah Nori, and Tiago Splitter, while assessing prospects for their first-round draft picks. Graham’s approach emphasizes a deliberate timeline for decisions ahead of the June 23 NBA Draft.