Chicago Bulls Fans Just Got BREAKING News!

Chicago Bulls Fans Just Got BREAKING News!

Chicago Bulls news on the head coach search has just broken. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT. K.C. Johnson has revealed the four finalists for the job: Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter, Ryan Schmidt, and Wes Unseld Jr. Bulls Report host Patrick Siepman dives into each candidate, analyzing their coaching history and fit for the Chicago Bulls. Micah Nori, known as the “Ted Lasso of the NBA,” brings extensive assistant coaching experience, while Tiago Splitter, despite a successful season with the Trail Blazers, is considered a risky hire. Ryan Schmidt stands out for his transformative impact on the Atlanta Hawks’ defense, and Patrick Siepman shares his uninspired reaction to Wes Unseld Jr. being a finalist.

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Chicago Bulls head coach finalists have been revealed by K.C. Johnson, narrowing down the search to four candidates: Micah Nori, Tiago Splitter, Ryan Schmidt, and Wes Unseld Jr. Micah Nori currently serves as the lead assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing a wealth of NBA experience. Tiago Splitter recently completed a season as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, showcasing his leadership. Ryan Schmidt is an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks, known for his defensive strategies, and Wes Unseld Jr. is a former head coach with the Washington Wizards. The Bulls appear to be prioritizing a defensive-minded coach in this search.

Chicago Bulls 2026-27 roster:
Josh Giddey ($25.00 MM)
Patrick Williams ($18.00 MM)
Isaac Okoro ($11.81 MM)
Jalen Smith ($9.42 MM)
Tre Jones ($8.00 MM)
Rob Dillingham ($6.89 MM)
Matas Buzelis ($5.71 MM)
Noa Essengue ($5.70 MM)
Mouhamadou Gueye ($2.41 MM) (TO)
Leonard Miller ($2.40 MM) (TO)

Micah Nori coaching history:
– 2009-13: Raptors assistant
– 2013-15: Kings assistant
– 2015-18: Nuggets assistant
– 2018-21: Pistons assistant
– 2021-Present: Lead Timberwolves assistant
– Nicknamed the “Ted Lasso of the NBA”
– Interviewed for the Knicks HC job in 2025 & 2026

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Tiago Splitter coaching experience:
– 2018-23: Nets Player Development Coach
– 2023-24: Rockets Assistant Coach
– 2024-25: Paris Basketball Head Coach
– 2025: Trail Blazers Head Coach
– Did a great job this past season with the Blazers
– Considered a risky hire for the Bulls

Ryan Schmidt’s impact on the Atlanta Hawks defense is a significant factor in his candidacy for the Chicago Bulls head coach position. Basketball Reference data shows the Hawks’ defensive rating improved dramatically under Schmidt, moving from 19th in the NBA (115.7 points allowed per 100 possessions) in 2024-25 to 9th (113.7 points allowed per 100 possessions) in 2025-26. This defensive transformation highlights Schmidt’s strategic capabilities, which the Bulls are clearly seeking in their next head coach. His coaching background also includes stints as a head coach in the United Kingdom and Canada, as well as a G-League assistant coach.

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