Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Chauncey Billups has emerged as the leader to become the next head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports on Friday night.
Billups reportedly met with chairman Jody Allen and president of basketball operations Neil Olshey in Seattle on Wednesday, ESPN reported.
The Trail Blazers are seeking a replacement for Terry Stotts. The franchise parted ways with Stotts after nine seasons.
Star guard Damian Lillard is reportedly on board with the possible hiring of Billups and has reportedly been communicating with Billups during the search process.
The 44-year-old Billups has never been a head coach. He is a first-yea…
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