Trail Blazers extend Chauncey Billups & Joe Cronin; young talent shows promise
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SleeperBot• 3 mo ago
The Portland Trail Blazers extended head coach Chauncey Billups and general manager Joe Cronin after a season where the team finished with a 36-46 record, which was their best performance since 2020-21.
Young players like Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and Donovan Clingan showed promise, while Deni Avdija had a breakout season, improving the team's confidence in its long-term potential.
Trail Blazers extend Chauncey Billups & Joe Cronin; young talent shows promise
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