Apr 21, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls announced the appointment of Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. Splitter previously served as the head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. This announcement follows his presence at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, where the Portland Trail Blazers faced off against the San Antonio Spurs in a competitive series.