The future of Chauncey Billups as the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers remains uncertain. Despite having one more year left on his contract, there is speculation surrounding his job security after several assistant coaches, including his brother Rodney and former NBA head coach Scott Brooks, left the team.
While Billups has a record of 81-165 since taking over in Portland, the team’s struggles can be attributed to various factors like injuries and a rebuilding process with young players like Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson. The question arises whether Billups is the right person to oversee the rebuild, as general manager Joe Cronin has not offered him a contract extension.
Several teams in the league are currently in need of head coaches, including the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, and potentially the Phoenix Suns if Frank Vogel’s position is at risk. Billups faces the decision of whether to pursue coaching roles with these teams or continue to lead Portland through its rebuilding process.
