The Blazers could also decide to let Billups walk and hire a new coach. But that would disrupt the continuity built to this ...

The Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, where behind the scenes, their coach has held a series of meetings to inspire change.

Chauncey Billups took on the Blazers job in 2021 knowing he’s up for a difficult time. Damian Lillard was in his final years with the team and would eventually get traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.