Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey Billups entered the 2024-25 season, their fourth together, in precarious positions. They were coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history (21-61) with a roster loaded with youth, uncertainty and questionable fits.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Coach Chauncey Billups has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers did not release terms of the deal, announced before the regular-season finale against the Lakers on Sunday.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups' representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach finished the final guaranteed year on his contract.