Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/25/21 Damian Lillard seemed to respond on Twitter this week to the suggestion of him playing for the Utah Jazz.
Lillard is about to begin a four-year, $176 million contract extension with Portland. But the Blazers are undergoing some changes, including getting rid of coach Terry Stotts. There is some thought that Lillard might want out of Portland, but he has remained staunchly committed to the team in the past.
One fan tried to recruit Lillard by sharing a Photoshop picture of the guard in a Utah Jazz jersey. Lillard responded by saying the photo was “horrible.”
The Most career three-point field goals quiz Created on June 28, 2021 | Total tries: 378 | Average Score: 15.7 out of 25 (63%) | Quiz FAQ It s shaping up to be a rough offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers and their fans. Longtime head coach Terry Stotts was dismissed after the team s most recent first-round exit. Now, franchise icon Damian Lillard may not be far behind. Lillard was reportedly less than pleased that he was caught up in the controversial hiring of new coach Chauncey Billups, so much so that he could formally request a trade. And if he leaves, other players may follow him out the door. Of course, this could just be posturing by the superstar point guard, but Blazer fans should prep themselves for the possibility that Dame has played his final game for the only NBA team he has ever known.
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Portland Trail Blazers name Chauncey Billups coach; deal is for 5 years, sources say
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The Portland Trail Blazers named Chauncey Billups as the franchise s next coach late Sunday night.
The team reached an agreement on a five-year deal with the former LA Clippers assistant that includes a team option on the last season, sources told ESPN.
Billups, 44, will be introduced at a Tuesday news conference in Portland, sources said.
Former NBA Champion and five-time All-Star becomes 15th head coach in franchise history.
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Chauncey Billups becomes Portland’s 15th head coach, replacing Terry Stotts in the lead role.
PORTLAND, Ore. The Portland Trail Blazers have named Chauncey Billups as the team’s head coach, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Billups becomes the 15th head coach to lead the Trail Blazers.
“Chauncey is a proven leader with an elite basketball IQ that has won everywhere he has been,” said Olshey. “He is prepared for the challenge of developing the Championship habits and strategic approach we need to achieve the expectations and goals for our franchise.”