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Portland Trail Blazers hire Scott Brooks as assistant coach

May 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks reacts during the fourth quarter of game two in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Portland Trail Blazers have finalized the first piece of the puzzle on new coach Chauncey Billups bench, by hiring ex-Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks.

Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks is finalizing a deal with Portland to become Chauncey Billups’ top assistant coach, sources tell ESPN.