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Tiago Splitter Named Interim Head Coach of Portland Trail Blazers

Assistant coach Splitter will take over as Portland’s interim head coach following Billups’ suspension, sources told Shams Charania. Nate Bjorkgren was strongly considered but opted to remain in his role. Splitter previously coached in Brooklyn and Houston before leading Paris Basketball to two league championships. The 2014 NBA champion now steps in to guide Portland’s roster.