Splitter Out Blazers Narrow Coach Search

Portland Trail Blazers’ coaching search just took a wild turn as Tiago Splitter, their interim coach, jumped ship to the Chicago Bulls after owner Tom Dundon reportedly didn’t offer him enough. With Dundon celebrating his Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win, the Blazers are now eyeing two budget-friendly candidates—Micah Nori (Timberwolves assistant) and Tyler Lashbrook (Celtics assistant)—both first-time head coach prospects. The move signals Dundon’s focus on cost control as he juggles championship glory and rebuilding Portland. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34b1d0642c1d5297