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Bulls finalizing hire of Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their head coach

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. The 41-year-old Splitter joined Chauncey Billups’ staff in Portland last June.

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What happened The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. The 41-year-old Splitter joined Chauncey Billups’ staff in Portland last June.
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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jun 15, 5:20 PM

Bulls finalizing hire of Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their head coach

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. The 41-year-old Splitter joined Chauncey Billups’ staff in Port...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 15, 5:01 PM

Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their coach, AP source says

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their coach, AP source says.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 15, 4:51 PM

Chicago Bulls finalizing hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach, reports say

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Tiago Splitter was on the short-list for finalists for Portland's head coaching position now narrowing the field.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 15, 4:39 PM

Gargoyles hire Mitch Giguère as their new head coach

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The Greensboro Gargoyles have named Mitch Giguère their second head coach as the team looks to reboot its culture.

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jun 15, 4:03 PM

Report: Bulls to hire Trail Blazers interim Tiago Splitter as new head coach

Tiago Splitter, 41, will become the 25th head coach in Chicago Bulls history, succeeding Billy Donovan, who resigned in April after six seasons leading the Bulls.

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Jun 15, 4:03 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.

Jun 15, 4:39 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

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Jun 15, 5:01 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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