{
  "id": 13269024,
  "title": "Bulls coach Tiago Spliter urges Dailyn Swain to ‘be himself’ in greater preseason role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bulls-coach-tiago-spliter-urges-dailyn-swain-to-be-himself-in-greater",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:25:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bulls-coach-tiago-spliter-urges-002526802.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter has encouraged young player Dailyn Swain to embrace his role and simply be himself as he takes on a primary ball handling position in the preseason. Swain, the 15th overall pick, contributed 10 points and 6 assists in the Bulls' first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. During the second preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Splitter emphasized that Swain will be a primary ball handler in the future, urging him to be aggressive and remain true to himself. Swain will be the backup point guard to Josh Giddey, whose role is currently shadowed by the injury of Tre Jones due to left hip soreness.",
  "summary": "The Chicago Bulls’ preseason largely hinges on Caleb Wilson . That’s understandable given his stature as the No. 4 pick. That said, other young players are making waves early, including Dailyn Swain. Swain, the No. 15 pick out of Texas , had a standout performance Wednesday in the first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Altogether, Swain […] The post Bulls coach Tiago Spliter urges Dailyn…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bulls coach Tiago Splitter urges Dailyn Swain to be himself.",
    "Swain contributes 10 points and 6 assists in first preseason game.",
    "Splitter confirms Swain as primary ball handler for future."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development signals a vote of confidence in Dailyn Swain from the coaching staff, suggesting he has the potential to play a significant role in the team's backcourt.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}