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Bulls Formally Introduce New Head Coach Tiago Splitter
Splitter said building trust with players will drive a youth-focused rebuild and daily work with Matas Buzelis, whom he called a complete player.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Chicago Bulls introduced Tiago Splitter as the franchise's 25th head coach at the Advocate Center, with executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham leading the hiring process.
- Splitter arrived in Chicago after serving as interim head coach for the Trail Blazers, navigating a difficult season following the arrest of former head coach Chauncey Billups and successfully refocusing the team to a 42-40 record.
- Emphasizing "togetherness," Splitter prioritized building relationships with players, identifying young forward Matas Buzelis as a "very complete player" and a key part of the franchise's future plans.
- Avoiding specific win predictions, Splitter stated, "We're going to compete every day," while committing to adapt his preferred up-tempo system to the roster's existing strengths rather than forcing a rigid approach.
- Growing up in Brazil watching Michael Jordan, Splitter brings a personal connection to the Bulls as he now leads the franchise through a rebuild, fulfilling a childhood dream rooted in late-night viewing from his youth.
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Readers respond: Dundon drops ball over Splitter departure
For someone who claimed he didn’t want to rock the boat with too many organizational changes, newly minted Trail Blazers majority owner Tom Dundon has gotten off to a rocky start in Rip City. The latest debacle? The news that interim head coach (and Blazer 2025-2026 season savior) Tiago Splitter is headed to Chicago to coach the Bulls, (“If Tiago Splitter wasn’t what the Blazers were looking for, then who is? | Bill Oram,” June 15).
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New Chicago Bulls coach Tiago Splitter, who officially introduced himself to the fan community, also spoke about Matas Buzelis' potential at a press conference.
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