NBA general managers are finalizing the formation of a professional association to support executives in the sport, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
While initial steps to create the group began last March, an investigation by the Trail Blazers into president of basketball operations Neil Olshey for workplace misconduct has further convinced team executives of the need for the group, per ESPN.
The group is said to be similar in purpose and structure to the National Basketball Coaches Association, per ESPN.
According to The Athletic, at least one Portland employee has reported potential misconduct.