Trail Blazers unlikely to promote Tiago Splitter

Tiago Splitter Unlikely To Receive Full-Time Head Coaching Job With Blazers

Tiago Splitter, who guided the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record and the franchise's first playoff berth in five years, is unlikely to be offered the full-time head coaching position, sources with knowledge of the situation tell Jake Fischer. The Brazilian was elevated to interim head coach after felony charges were filed against Chauncey Billups following the season's opening game. Despite remaining under consideration, sources continue …

Trail Blazers unlikely to promote Tiago Splitter

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not expected to remove the interim label from Tiago Splitter despite the team’s successful finish to the season under his leadership, according to Jake Fischer. Splitter remains part of Portland’s coaching search after guiding the franchise to a 42-39 record and helping the Trail Blazers reach the playoffs for […] The post Trail Blazers unlikely to promote Tiago Splitter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tiago Splitter unlikely to land permanent Blazers job despite strong interim run

Tiago Splitter steadied the Trail Blazers when they needed it. It may not be enough to keep the job. Despite leading Portland to a 42-39 finish and a playoff berth after taking over early in the season, Splitter is not considered a frontrunner to become the team’s full-time head coach, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Portland appears to be casting a wide net. Fischer reports the organization plans to interview as many as 30 candidat…