Chicago Bulls Make Their Head Coach Hire! Tiago Splitter Takes Over

The Chicago Bulls have officially hired Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, beginning a new era for the franchise after Billy Donovan’s departure. Splitter comes to Chicago after leading the Portland Trail Blazers as acting head coach during the 2025-26 season, helping guide a young roster to a 42-40 record and a Play-In Tournament win.   On today’s Locked On Bulls, we break down what Tiago Splitter brings to Chicago, why the Bulls chose him over finalists like Micah Nori, Ryan Schmidt, and Wes Unseld Jr., and how his background in player development could impact Coby White, Matas Buzelis, Jaden Ivey, and the rest of this young Bulls core.   Is Splitter the right coach to lead the Bulls into their next era? What does this hire say about the direction of the front office? And can Chicago finally build a modern identity around development, pace, defense, and accountability?   Locked On Bulls is your daily Chicago Bulls podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network: Your Team, Every Day.     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today!     KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps.     Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.   Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.   DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.