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Craig Mitchelldyer Editor’s Note: This story contains detailed descriptions of rape allegations. In a most unusual introduction of a head coach to his new city and fans, the Portland Trail Blazers opened their June 29 news conference for Chauncey Billups by announcing they had completed their own investigation into decades-old rape allegations against him. President of basketball operations Neil Olshey assured a crowd of reporters in Portland the team had corroborated Billups’ recollection that “nothing nonconsensual” happened during the alleged November 1997 incident between Bill...

Editor's Note: This story includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault allegations. The Trail Blazers made it clear on June 29's introductory press conference that they were done discussing new head coach Chauncey Billups's past—his sexual assault allegations.  The organization opened the presser by announcing it had concluded its own investigation into the 1997 alleged rape that led to then-Celtics rookie Billups and several of his friends and teammates being sued by a woman who said he and his friends sexually assaulted her.  “With all sincerity, and you have my word along with eve...

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard Breaks Silence on Trade Gossip Author: Jul 8, 2021 With Portland's 2020-21 season in the rearview mirror, Damian Lillard broke his silence Thursday and addressed the trade rumors that have been brewing.  The reportedly disgruntled point guard sounded like he was willing to give next season a go with new coach, Chauncey Billups, at the helm.  “I’m prepared to go in and do my job every year like I always do,” Lillard said Thursday following Team USA practice. “Hopefully we make strides in a positive direction, and we can become a better team with a new coach...

The Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Chauncey Billups, a former Finals MVP and current Clippers assistant coach, as their next head coach.

Adam Pantozzi/Getty Images According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Los Angeles Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups will take over as the team's new leader on the bench.  Shams Charania @ShamsCharania Billups -- the 2004 NBA Finals MVP -- was offered the Trail Blazers job tonight and will be the new Portland coach. https://t.co/R05tXu0KLP Billups replaces Terry Stotts, who parted ways with the team in early June after nine seasons. The Trail Blazers had been as consistent as they come under Stotts, reaching the playoffs in each of the last eight seasons. The squad peaked in 2...