WATCH: Tiago Splitter Bulls vs. Suns Pregame Press Conference
Oct 7, 2026 10:48 PM
Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter speaks to the media prior to his team's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Roundtable Sports/Gavin Dorsey)
Prior to today's preseason game between the Suns and Bulls, Chicago head coach Tiago Splitter announced that four players would be inactive with injuries:
- C Nic Claxton (Hamstring)
- C Zach Collins (Quad)
- G Tre Jones (Left Hip)
- G Jaylin Sellers (Lower Back Soreness)
Splitter also announced that Jalen Smith would be the team's fifth starter, making the lineup:
- G Josh Giddey
- G Norman Powell
- F Matas Buzelis
- F Caleb Wilson
- F Jalen Smith
Comments
Powered by RoundtableBuilt on infrastructure designed for real-time media. Learn more at RTB.io.© Roundtable 2026. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy