Trail Blazers Add Former Phoenix Suns Assistant Coach

Trail Blazers add former Phoenix Suns assistant coach

The Portland Trail Blazers have added assistant coach James Posey to coach Chauncey Billups’ staff.

The 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. The Trail Blazers Continue Following Coach Billups’ Vision The Portland Trail Blazers have continued to make sweeping changes with the roster. Anfernee Simons‘ move to Boston and Deandre Ayton’s buyout were surprising, but it was a step in …

Blazers Hire James Posey As Assistant Coach

James Posey was hired as an assistant coach on Chauncey Billups' staff, the Portland Trail Blazers announced. Posey spent last season on the Suns' staff, and was with the Wizards for two years prior to that. Posey, who won two titles as a player, also won a title as an assistant coach on the 2016 Cavs staff.

Trail Blazers Hire James Posey As Assistant Coach

The Trail Blazers announced they hired James Posey as an assistant coach on Chauncey Billups‘ staff, according to a team press reelase. Posey, a two-time NBA champion as a player, had been serving on the Suns’ staff. After retiring from his playing career in 2011, Posey began his coaching career with Cleveland’s G League affiliate in 2013/14. He then joined the Cavaliers as an assistant from 2014-19, where he won another championship in 2016. Af…

Report: Suns hire former Raptors assistant Jesse Mermuys

The Phoenix Suns are hiring Jesse Mermuys as their lead assistant coach, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Thursday. Mermuys has been an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic since 2021. He will serve under rookie head coach Jordan Ott, who was hired by the Suns on June 6. The 40-year-old left his mark in Canada during his time with the Toronto Raptors from 2013-16. He was named the first head coach and assistant general manager of Raptors 905, …