Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that the Bulls plan to request permission to interview Portland interim coach Tiago Splitter.
- Portland has not said whether it will allow the interview, which is required because Splitter is under contract for next season.
- Splitter went 42-39 after replacing Chauncey Billups, who was placed on leave following a federal gambling probe one game into the season.
- He remains in the mix for the Blazers’ permanent job, with new reporting saying his promotion can no longer be ruled out.
- Portland is expected to step up a wide search after the Draft Combine, with assistants Micah Nori, Jared Dudley, Greg St. Jean and Steve Hetzel among the names discussed.