Chicago Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as new head coach

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, according to ESPN's Shams Charania on June 15, 2026. Splitter served as interim head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers after Chauncey Billups was placed on immediate leave following an arrest related to alleged involvement in rigged poker games. Splitter compiled a 42-39 record with Portland, guiding them to the play-in tournament before being eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the postseason.