The Portland Trail Blazers have hired former DraftExpress guru and current ESPN draft analyst Mike Schmitz as Assistant General Manager. Schmitz will serve alongside newly-named General Manager Joe Cronin, who was appointed the team’s permanent GM in early May. Schmitz has long been known as a distinguished media expert on NBA Draft prospects.
ESPN’s NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz is finalizing a deal to become an assistant GM with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Schmitz will play a significant role with new GM Joe Cronin in leading the Blazers’ domestic and international scouting departments.