Bulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham sought a smart, high-character leader who avoids shortcuts. Splitter will leave his role as acting head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers to join the organization. The move was confirmed on Monday, leaving the Blazers' head coaching position currently open as Splitter transitions to the Bulls.