The Chicago Bulls are actively searching for a new head coach as they gear up for the 2026-27 NBA season. Alongside the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers, the Bulls are evaluating a pool of candidates to lead their team. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Bulls are currently viewed as the team closest to making a hiring decision among the three franchises. This coaching search is crucial for the Bulls as they aim to improve their performance and make a deeper playoff run next season. The Blazers' coaching search is being affected by the NHL playoffs, as their governor, Tom Dundon, is focused on the Carolina Hurricanes' pursuit of the Stanley Cup. The Bulls and Blazers are reportedly competing for similar candidates, including Tiago Splitter and Micah Nori, both of whom are considered finalists for the head coaching positions. Additionally, Bulls assistant Wes Unseld Jr. and Atlanta Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt are also in the mix. The Mavericks have not set a specific timeline for their hiring process but are likely to consider rising assistant coaches, following the successful track record of Masai Ujiri with the Toronto Raptors. As the coaching carousel spins, the Chicago Bulls are poised to make a significant decision that could impact their future success.