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• Atlantic Notes: Hetzel, Nets, Maxey, Thibodeau, Celtics
The Nets are hiring veteran assistant coach Steve Hetzel to be part of Jordi Fernandez‘s new staff in Brooklyn, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Hetzel was an assistant coach in Portland for the past three seasons under Chauncey Billups. Prior to his stint with the Blazers, he worked on Steve Clifford‘s staffs in […]...2024
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• Nets Hire Steve Hetzel As Assistant Coach

The Brooklyn Nets will hire Steve Hetzel as an assistant coach on the staff of Jordi Hernandez. Hetzel has spent the past three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers under Chauncey Billups. Hetzel previously worked under Steve Clifford....2024
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• Northwest Notes: Billups, Blazers, Porter Jr., Sarr, Biyombo
Chauncey Billups is entering the final year of his career with the Trail Blazers. Billulps realizes that the team needs to show significant improvement in order for him to get an extension, according to Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. “In this business, I always feel like you’re trying to prove what you can do […]...2024
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• Blazers Committed To Chauncey Billups As Coach, GM Joe Cronin Says

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin told reporters that the organization is committed to Chauncey Billups as head coach, despite Portland missing the NBA playoffs in each of Billups’ first three seasons. There’s been speculation that the Blazers could part ways with Billups, who potentially then would be in the running in the Detroit […] The post Blazers Committed T...2024
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• Cronin: Blazers Committed To Billups As Head Coach

Speaking today to reporters, Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin confirmed that the team is committed to Chauncey Billups as its head coach and indicated that the plan is to have Billups return for the 2024/25 season (Twitter links via Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report and Bill Oram of The Oregonian). Cronin referred to […]...2024
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• It's official: Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Jerry West headline Hall of Fame class

Doug Collins, Pacers owner Herb Simon also to be inducted in 2024....2024
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Injured Players, Sharpe, Henderson, Reath
At 19-52, the Trail Blazers don’t have much left to play for, but they don’t intend to shut down any of their injured players for the rest of the season, writes Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Portland started five rookies Saturday night because of injuries to rotation members, but coach Chauncey Billups hopes to eventually […]...2024
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• Deandre Ayton Sprains Hand, X-Rays Negative

Deandre Ayton left the Portland Trail Blazers' loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday with a sprained hand. X-rays returned negative. "I think there will be some further testing because he was in quite a bit of pain. I thought (Ayton) dominated that first half. Offensively, defensively, he dominated the game," said Chauncey Billups after the game. Ayton, who suffered the injury in the first quarter but...2024
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• The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline will tell us if one recent star trade model actually works

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The 2024 NBA trade deadline will tell us how far teams can actually extend the initial returns on some of their recent transactions. As time ticks down towards the 2024 NBA trade deadline, I’ve been thinking a lot about a red paperclip. More specifically, I’ve been reminded of the loose parables around and inspired by the 2005 early internet saga of Kyle M...2024
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• Chauncey Billups sees Scoot Henderson ‘getting better every day’ in rough rookie season
The third overall pick has had issues with fouls, his shot and an ankle injury, but the Blazers believe he is showing progress....2023
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• Deion Sanders has Colorado dominating college football TV ratings

Lucas Boland/The Coloradoan / USA TODAY NETWORK People can’t get enough of Coach Prime. Deion Sanders has turned the Colorado Buffalos into must-see TV, bringing in a growing celebrity fanbase and massive TV ratings with every game. Colorado football was a dormant program a year ago, finishing with a 1-11 record and failing to exceed five wins in every season since 2016. That all changed w...2023
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• Scoot Henderson suffers injury in Trail Blazers’ debut, but not before making a ‘statement’
"His superpower is his speed and his explosiveness," Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. "I thought he did a really good job."...2023
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• Damian Lillard: Blazers Have Assets to Build ‘Team That Can Compete’
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard isn’t giving up hope. True, it’s been a rough go of things over the last two seasons, the Blazers failing to reach the playoffs in each of coach Chauncey Billups‘ two years. Some of that has to do with injuries — including some to Lillard. Some of it also has […] The post Damian Lillard: Blazers Have Assets to Build ‘Team That C...2023
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• Portland’s head coach Chauncey Billups praised rookie SG Shaedon Sharpe for his career-high night vs the Thunder
With only eight games left in the regular season, the Portland Trail Blazers will not be making the playoffs this season. A combination of injuries and young talent has held the team back this season. Head coach Chauncey Billups was proud of rookie SG Shaedon Sharpe last night after he scored a career-high 29 points […] The post Portland’s head coach Chauncey Billups praised rookie SG ...2023
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• Chauncey Billups gushes over Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Blazers after impressive 4-0 start

Chauncey Billups’ first season as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers was mired with a plethora of problems that put a damper on their 2021-22 season. Damian Lillard battled abdominal issues all season long before getting shut down following abdominal surgery, CJ McCollum was diagnosed with a collapsed lung before he was traded […] The post Chauncey Billups gushes over Damian ...2022
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• Blazers get season-ending shoulder injury update on Nassir Little
Nassir Little’s shoulder injury is far worse than initially anticipated. Less than 24 hours after Chauncey Billups described the third-year forward as “day-to-day,” the Portland Trail Blazers announced on Thursday that an MRI revealed Little suffered a labral tear in his left shoulder. An MRI taken January 26 revealed Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little with […] The post Bl...2022
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• On Carmelo, showing maturity through acceptance and playoff glory
“It feels good, man, kind of just to be back in that postseason mindset…looking forward to not planning vacations. Even though I would love to be with my family, I think they understand that this is very important.” — Carmelo Anthony, via Brett Dawson of The Daily OklahomanNine years ago, the captain of the Denver Nuggets put up his most valiant playoff performance, as he and Chauncey Billups took...2018
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Behind the Scenes in Las Vegas Is Where Real Business of Summer League Happens
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• NBA Insiders Break Down the Good and the Bad for Draft Lottery's Top Prospects
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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• Paul Pierce's Incredible Credentials Show the Truth About His NBA Legacy
2015

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• Another Year Lost to Injury, Another Reason to Worry About Kevin Durant for OKC
2015

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2024
"Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, league sources tell The Athletic."

2023
"The Nuggets acquired Allen Iverson for Miller and then Chauncey Billups for Iverson, making the Western finals in 2009."

2022
"Why Kyrie Irving, not Stephen Curry, is 'most skilled' point guard in history -- as Chauncey Billups endorsed"

2021
"New Blazers coach Chauncey Billups on Tuesday addressed the controversy surrounding his hiring and said the 1997 rape allegation against him was an experience that "shaped [his] life."

2020
"Chauncey Billups, 43, who has emerged as a candidate for the coaching position in Indiana, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, fits the historical profile of past Pacers coaches Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas."

2019
"Graham also became just the fourth player in NBA history to record 30-plus points without making a single two-pointer, joining the likes of Joe Dumars, Jerry Stackhouse and Chauncey Billups in that random category."

2018
"Latrell Sprewell, Chauncey Billups were among ex-players in attendance to honor former Minnesota coach"

2017
"The post Ice Cube Says Chauncey Billups ‘Took That [Cavaliers] Job’ appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"" The post Chauncey Billups Says Some Teammates ‘Played Better’ While High on Marijuana appeared first on SLAMonline."

2015
"Just seven other players amassed more win shares than Wade during that time: LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Steve Nash."

2014
"Chauncey Billups didn't remain on the unemployment line long."

• Jrue Holiday’s path from Trail Blazers to Celtics was short but worthwhile
Holiday credits Trail Blazers' coach Chauncey Billups with helping him become part of a championship contender again....2024
• The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline will tell us if one recent star trade model actually works
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• Blazers Will Not Protest Loss To Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers will let the 48-hour deadline to file a protest over Tuesday night's loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder lapse, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The team is confident that they communicated their frustration over how the game ended to the NBA. The Blazers contended that Chauncey Billups called a timeout before Malcolm Brogdon was whistled for a travel with 15....2024
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• Northwest Notes: Henderson, Ayton, Caruso, Daigneault, Jazz
Scoot Henderson, the third pick of this year’s draft, will return to action on Wednesday against Utah, Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups told reporters, including Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian (Twitter link). Billups added that Henderson will come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction, though he declined specify the number, […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Henderson, Billups, Towns, Juzang, Tyson
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said that developing lottery pick Scoot Henderson into a top-level point guard is a “personal” project, he told The Athletic’s David Aldridge. “It’s personal for me,” said Billups, the 2004 Finals MVP. “‘Cause I just remember myself being that dude, third pick in the draft. The expectations. I want to […]...2023
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• On this day: Rozier, Billups, Mercer, Kreklow, Hunter, Mickey drafted
On this day, the Boston Celtics drafted several players in multiple drafts, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Ron Mercer, and Wayne Kreklow....2023
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Nuggets went through hell for decades before finally building a championship-caliber team. Denver’s first (pro) basketball club debuted in 1948 as the “Nuggets” — on account of all that gold — with the National Basketball League. The Nuggets joined the NBA in 1949-50 before folding after one season, not enough wins, not nearly enough gold. Denver sa...2023
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• Damian Lillard: I Want A Chance To Go For It

Damian Lillard, Joe Cronin and Chauncey Billups all talked about the need for the Portland Trail Blazers to make big moves this offseason after they finished the season 2-15 over their final 17 games with a 33-49 record overall. Lillard said there are talented players who want to come to Portland. When asked if he sees a plan to make it all happen, Lillard said he sees "a road to what we could do....2023
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• Chauncey Billups drops truth bomb on Pistons passing on Carmelo Anthony in 2003 Draft

The Detroit Pistons shocked the basketball world during the 2003 NBA Draft when they decided to pass on Carmelo Anthony as the No. 2 overall pick in favor of 7-foot center Darko Milicic. This remains to be one of the most questionable decisions in the history of the draft, especially considering how Milicic ended up […] The post Chauncey Billups drops truth bomb on Pistons passing on Carmelo...2022
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• 4 burning questions facing Blazers after 2022 All-Star break
So much for consternation over a wholly transformative trade deadline. Instead of reeling from finally breaking up its longtime core, the Portland Trail Blazers entered the All-Star break winners of four straight games, playing with activity and intensity that had often been absent during Chauncey Billups’ inaugural season on the sidelines. The Blazers can’t count […] The post 4 ...2022
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• Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups elected into Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Sources
Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, league sources tell The Athletic. Carter, 47, was an eight-time All-Star with the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets and was the 1999 Rookie of the Year. He retired with 25,728 career points, which ranks 21st all-time in NBA history, and played a league-record 22 seasons. Billups,...2024
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• Deandre Ayton Sprains Hand, X-Rays Negative
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• Northwest Notes: Henderson, Reath, OKC’s Big Three, Johnson
Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has earned another opportunity to be a starter, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Henderson was reinserted into the starting five on Thursday, contributing 15 points and four assists against Minnesota. “He’s made so many advancements, he’s just doing so good,” coach Chauncey Billups said. “And also, I just […]...2024
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• Chauncey Billups has high praise for Nikola Jokic

The Portland Trail Blazers were tasked with facing the defending champion Denver Nuggets twice in three nights this week. Both games, played in Denver, resulted in victories for Nikola Jokic and company, and ahead of the first matchup, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups had nothing but high praise for his two-time MVP opponent....2024
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• Blazers To File Protest To Challenge Loss Versus Thunder
The Portland Trail Blazers are filing a protest to challenge the result of a 111-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Blazers contend that Chauncey Billups called a timeout on the sideline before a referee whistled Malcolm Brogdon for a travel with 15.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Blazers led 109-108 at the time. After angrily reacting, Billup...2024
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• Blazers coach Chauncey Billups believes Shaedon Sharpe can become the next Devin Booker
Shaedon Sharpe started out his sophomore season in the NBA with averages of 18 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his first four games of the 2023/24 campaign. His coach Chauncey Billups can’t help but see a long-successful career in the 20-year-old’s future. When asked about the rising star’s potential, the Portland trainer didn’t […] The post Blazers coach Chau...2023
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• Deion Sanders has Colorado dominating college football TV ratings
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
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• Portland’s head coach Chauncey Billups praised rookie SG Shaedon Sharpe for his career-high night vs the Thunder
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• Blazers’ Chauncey Billups gets brutally honest on giving up 132 points to ‘juggernaut’ Warriors
The Portland Trail Blazers led 32-31 after the first quarter of Thursday’s game, putting up an early fight against the Golden State Warriors despite all odds and expectations otherwise. Once Chauncey Billups was forced to go to his bench, though, the realities of an outwardly tanking team facing off against a surefire title contender quickly […] The post Blazers’ Chauncey Billups...2022
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• Blazers coach shares why he didn't call timeout in key moment of Warriors' win

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups explained his decision to bypass a timeout in the final seconds of the Warriors' win in Portland on Sunday night....2023
• Remembering Manu Ginobili, a completely modern player before his time
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images A look back at the brilliance of Spurs legend Manu Ginobili. Last off-season, I spent the entirety of my basketball life working on a mini-series called “Blazing the Trail.” In that series, we focused on 10 players with skill sets that made them ahead of their time. Guys like Rashard Lewis, Reggie Miller, and Chauncey Billups were all subj...2023
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• Richard Jefferson Explains What He Was Thinking When He Dunked On Klay 😂

Appearing on ESPN‘s The Jump, veteran forward Richard Jefferson recalled some epic moments from his 17-year career in a game of “What were you thinking?” Topics included RJ’s dunk over Klay Thompson on Christmas day in 2016, his game-saving block of Chauncey Billups in 2004, his brief “retirement” after winning the 2016 championship, and more: […] The post...2018
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• On Carmelo, showing maturity through acceptance and playoff glory
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• WATCH: Timberwolves raise banner for late Flip Saunders
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night paid tribute to the memory of Flip Saunders, the iconic coach and executive who is perhaps one of the most beloved individuals in franchise history.Saunders passed away at the age of 60 in October 2015 after a battle with Hodgkin lymphoma. At the time of his diagnosis, Saunders was serving as the Timberwolves' president of basketball operations as well ...2018
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• George Karl Blasts Carmelo Anthony in Upcoming Book 'Furious George'
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• Clippers and Cavaliers Wouldn't Have Today's Stars Without Long-Forgotten Trade
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• Kevin Garnett Leaves Behind Legacy as NBA's Most Beloved Bully
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• Realistic Expectations for Denver Nuggets Rookie Jamal Murray in 2016-17
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• Why My Brother Can Still Win the NFL Rushing Title
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Again King of the East, LeBron's Conference Reign Faces Few Looming Threats
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• Chauncey Billups Says Ty Lawson Isn't a Leader, Nuggets Need to Trade Him
2015

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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team
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• Charles Oakley on Carmelo Anthony: ‘Is He Still a Superstar?’
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• Ty Lawson Arrested: Latest Details, Reaction and More on Nuggets PG
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• Jimmer Fredette Waived by Spurs: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• Blazers Committed To Chauncey Billups As Coach, GM Joe Cronin Says
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• Northwest Notes: Henderson, Reath, OKC’s Big Three, Johnson
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• Scoot Henderson Expected To Start For Rest Of Season

Scoot Henderson made his first start for the Portland Trail Blazers in over a month. That's something Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said he expects to continue for the rest of the season. Billups said Henderson has improved enough during his rookie season that he's earned the Blazers starting point guard role. Henderson had previously started in 15 of the 42 games he had played before Thurs...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Henderson, Ayton, Murray, Gordon, Flagler
Scoot Henderson received his first start since Jan. 14 on Thursday and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups plans to keep him in the lineup, according to Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (Twitter links). “The biggest thing is he deserves it. He’s just played really well,” Billups said. “I’ve wanted him to earn everything he […]...2024
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• The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline will tell us if one recent star trade model actually works
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• Chauncey Billups has high praise for Nikola Jokic
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• Malcolm Brogdon 'Didn't Feel Valued' In Boston

Malcolm Brogdon was happy to join the Portland Trail Blazers via trade this past summer. Part of that was Brogdon not feeling wanted in Boston. "When I was first traded, I viewed it as an opportunity. I really did," Brogdon said. "You can ask people around me how my energy was in training camp. I was excited to be here. I was excited to be with a championship coach. And I was excited to go from a ...2024
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• Blazers Hope To Have Anfernee Simons Back For Next Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is nearing a return from a broken thumb. Simons practiced with the Blazers on Monday and reportedly went through most of practice, seemingly without any issue. Portland coach Chauncey Billups was enthusiastic about Simons' upcoming return, saying "I'm hoping the next game!" when asked when his starting guard might play. Malcolm Brogdon added that Simons...2023
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• Deion Sanders has Colorado dominating college football TV ratings
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• Rasheed Wallace Discusses Idea Behind Getting 2004 Detroit Pistons WCW World Title Belts
In 2004, the Detroit Pistons surprised the basketball world when they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The Lakers were led by Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, & Gary Payton, and were the favorites going into the finals after winning three of the last four NBA Titles. The Pistons had a balanced team with Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace, and...2023
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• Blazers Committed To Chauncey Billups As Coach, GM Joe Cronin Says
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• Blazers’ Chauncey Billups investigation takes shocking turn involving pornographic tweets
The Portland Trail Blazers’ investigation into new head coach Chauncey Billups’ 1997 rape allegations continues to take a truly bizarre path. This time around, the Blazers are now under fire after the lead investigator they hired to review Billups’ case has been linked to pornographic tweets from his own Twitter account. In a report posted […] The post Blazers’ Chaunc...2021
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• RUMOR: The shocking Blazers ‘intel’ that led to Becky Hammon coaching loss vs. Chauncey Billups
One of the biggest reasons behind the backlash the Portland Trail Blazers has received over their decision to hire Chauncey Billups as their new head coach is the fact that they chose the former NBA champ over San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon. Hammon was reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the job, but […] The post RUMOR: The shocking Blazers ‘intel’ that led to Be...2021
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• Timberwolves nearing end of front office search?
The Timberwolves‘ interview with Chauncey Billups for their president of basketball operations position will take place on Monday, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). According to Wojnarowski, the meeting with Billups will be Minnesota’s final interview. So far, the club has met with Nets assistant GM Trajan Langdon, Nuggets assistant GM Calvin Booth and Rockets executive VP of basket...2019
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• How the San Antonio Spurs Avoided the Post-Superstar Decline
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• NBA Playoff Standings 2016: Updated Bracket, Matchups That Will Change Picture
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• Then vs. Now: Breakdown of LeBron James' Career Trajectory Through the Years
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Ty Lawson Arrested: Latest Details, Reaction and More on Nuggets PG
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• Why Emmanuel Mudiay Is Right Draft Fit for New York Knicks at No. 4
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