Tiago Splitter Contract Drama Emerges With Trail Blazers' Owner: Report
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to part ways with interim head coach Tiago Splitter after the playoffs despite his successful regular-season record, as new owner Tom Dundon is unwilling to grant a pay raise. Splitter led the team to a 42-39 record and a playoff berth, but the organization is reportedly seeking a new head coach willing to accept the lowest salary in the NBA. The decision has sparked uncertainty around the team's future direction as the coaching search begins.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Portland Trail Blazers were knocked out of the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday night by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5.More News: Mets President Addresses Concerns With Manager Carlos Mendoza, OffenseThe future of Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter appears to be in doubt after the postseason. Splitter became the interim head coach in June when head coach Chauncey Billups was placed on leave by the NBA amid a federal gambling investigation.The Trail Blazers went 42-39 under Splitter in the regular season.
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