Splitter’s Coaching Crossroads

The Portland Trail Blazers are narrowing their head coach search to three finalists: Micah Nori, Tyler Lashbrook, and acting coach Tiago Splitter — who’s also interviewing with the Chicago Bulls. Splitter’s turnaround led the Blazers back to the playoffs after five years, earning him player buy-in, but his loyalty may lie with Chicago’s bigger market and faster-moving process. With owner Tom Dundon’s Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals, Portland’s hiring is delayed — and if Splitter takes the Bulls’ offer, Nori emerges as the smarter pick for the Blazers. 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/7831365ea5d8c49c