Sources: Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach
The Chicago Bulls are nearing a decision to appoint Tiago Splitter as their new head coach following a search to replace Billy Donovan.
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The brief
The Chicago Bulls are in the final stages of hiring Tiago Splitter to lead the team as head coach. This move follows reports that Kevin Young will not be taking the position.
Coverage from ESPN and Bleacher Report indicates the team is closing in on their selection. It remains to be seen when an official announcement regarding the coaching staff will be released.
Coverage does not yet specify the terms of the agreement or the start date for Splitter.
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Quick answers
Who is the frontrunner for the Bulls head coach position?
According to reports, the Bulls are finalizing a deal with Tiago Splitter.
Is Kevin Young a candidate for the job?
No, reports indicate that Kevin Young will not become the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
Who was the previous head coach?
The team has been looking for a replacement for Billy Donovan.
Coverage (15)
- Report: Celtics Assistant Among Two Finalists For NBA Head-Coaching Job After Bulls, Tiago Splitter News Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Bulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach Chicago Sun-Times · 3h ago
- Reports: Bulls to hire Tiago Splitter as coach NBA.com · 3h ago
- Tiago Splitter to leave Blazers and become Bulls’ head coach: Sources The New York Times · 3h ago
- Chicago Bulls reportedly hire Tiago Splitter as head coach Axios · 3h ago
- Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter As Head Coach Hoops Rumors · 3h ago
- Report: Bulls hiring Splitter as next head coach theScore · 3h ago
- Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach as Chicago looks for fresh start CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Report: Bulls set to hire Tiago Splitter as new head coach Sportsnet.ca · 3h ago
- Chicago Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as new head coach Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Latest Bulls Rumors Updates HC Search Timeline as Team Looks to Replace Billy Donovan Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- According to a source, one known in the coaching … HoopsHype · 3h ago
- Blazers can't afford to let Bulls beat them to the Tiago Splitter punch Rip City Project · 3h ago
- Kevin Young will not become next Chicago Bulls head coach, per report USA Today · 3h ago
- Sources: Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach ESPN · 3h ago
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