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New Bulls Rumors on Tiago Splitter's HC Contract After Billy Donovan Resigned and Blazers Exit
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bulls have hired Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, aiming to end a playoff series drought dating back to the 2014-15 season.
- The coaching vacancy arose after Billy Donovan stepped down in April following organizational changes that included firing executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley.
- Donovan's tenure was marked by limited success, with a 226-256 record, one playoff appearance, and three play-in appearances over six seasons, hindered by roster constraints and organizational reluctance to tank for high draft picks.
- The Bulls retain future first-round draft picks and have promising young players like Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey, alongside new vice president Bryson Graham, providing Splitter with potential building blocks.
- Splitter enters his first full head coaching role with positive momentum after leading the Trail Blazers to the playoffs as interim coach last season, finishing with a 42-39 record.
