Chicago’s Bulls are reportedly finalizing the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, with multiple outlets citing AP and other sources. Splitter, 41, is expected to leave the Portland Trail Blazers, where he most recently served as interim head coach. After Chauncey Billups was suspended earlier in the season, Splitter took over Portland and guided the team through the interim period. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports report that Splitter led the Trail Blazers to a 42–39 record as interim head coach, and Yahoo reports he also helped Portland reach the NBA playoffs. Several reports also describe Splitter’s reputation for player development. In Chicago, the hire is framed as a reset following a recent playoff-related struggle for the franchise, and at least one outlet notes he is formally introduced as the team’s 25th head coach. CBS Sports and The Oregonian report that Portland’s coaching position remains open while Splitter moves to Chicago.
Bulls reportedly hire Tiago Splitter as next head coach
Chicago’s Bulls are reportedly finalizing the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, with multiple outlets citing AP and other sources. Splitter, 41, is expected to leave the Portland Trai...
- Tiago Splitter is reported to be hired as the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
- Splitter most recently served as interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Multiple reports say the Blazers went 42–39 under Splitter and reached the playoffs.
- Billups’ suspension preceded Splitter’s interim coaching role in Portland.
- Splitter is expected to be introduced as the Bulls’ 25th head coach.
CHICAGO— Growing up in Brazil, Tiago Splitter used to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the middle of the night. “Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin. That was the most successful period in franchise history. Now the Bulls are hoping to start another winning era with Splitter on the sideline. The 41-year-old Splitter was formally introduced on Wednesday as the 25th coach in franchise history. He brings a wealth of experience that includes seven years in the NBA as a player and […]...Keep on reading: NBA: New coach Tiago Splitter promises Bulls will compete every night
2 months agoGrowing up in Brazil, Tiago Splitter used to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the middle of the night. Now the Bulls are hoping to start another winning era with Splitter on the sideline. The 41-year-old Splitter was formally introduced on Wednesday as the 25th coach in franchise history.
2 months agoCHICAGO–Tiago Splitter was named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after guiding Portland to the NBA playoffs last season as an interim coach. The 41-year-old Brazilian replaced Billy Donovan, who stepped down after the Bulls missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. “The Bulls represent everything I love about this game, carrying a proud tradition, a passionate city and a young, hungry group of players ready to grow,” Splitter said. “I’m grateful for the trust this organization has placed in me and I can’t wait to get to work in Chicago.” Splitter guided […]...Keep on reading: NBA: Bulls confirm Tiago Splitter as new coach
2 months agoSplitter demonstrated real player-development skills and coached the Trail Blazers to the playoffs last season.
2 months agoCHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce the deal, which was first reported by ESPN. Splitter, 41, joined Chauncey Billups’ staff in Portland last June. He was elevated from assistant to interim coach when Billups was arrested in October in a federal takedown of a sprawling gambling operation. Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges of […]...Keep on reading: NBA: Chicago Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as coach
2 months agoThe Chicago Bulls are moving toward Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, and their roster should expect a voice shaped by player trust, development work, and a rapid rise through difficult jobs. Splitter is set to arrive after an unusual season in Portland, where he moved into a bigger role and won support from Trail Blazers players.
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