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The New York Knicks are still finalizing their coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. While new head coach Mike Brown is expected to retain several guys from Tom Thibodeau’s staff, they still are looking to add a couple of new faces.
As Damian Lillard returns to the Portland Trail Blazers and is expected to miss much of the season while recovering from an Achilles injury, head coach Chauncey Billups plans to keep him busy in a bench role.
Apr 6, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups watches from the sideline during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images
The Trail Blazers have young guards like Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe who could use the guidance of the nine-time All-Star. Two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday is another veteran guard who will be relied on for leadership.
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Yardbarker on MSNThe Trail Blazers Continue Following Coach Billups’ Vision
The Portland front office is doubling down on the focus on the Blazers’ defense with new coach hirings. After Tiago Splitter, James Posey is the latest addition to the staff under head coach Chauncey Billups.
These days, Chauncey Billups has a reputation for leading the young and rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers as their head coach. Before that, he was a notable gua
Chauncey Billups revealed the vision he has for Damian Lillard assisting in the development of the Trail Blazers' younger players.
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Yardbarker on MSNBlazers’ Chauncey Billups On Damian Lillard’s Return: ‘We Never Wanted To See Him Go’
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has a very specific role for the injured Damian Lillard for the 2025-26 NBA season. “I told him that this year he’s going to be the highest-paid assistant coach in league history,
Blazers Trail Blazers players, management believe coach Chauncey Billups will win with improved roster: ‘We want to play for him’ Updated: Apr. 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Brooks joins the Trail Blazers after serving as the head coach of the Washington Wizards for the last five seasons. In 12 seasons as a head coach with Oklahoma City (2008-15) and Washington ...