Blazers remove Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Williams from coaching search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their search for a new head coach as Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Williams are no longer candidates. Sources indicate that three finalists remain: Nori from Minnesota, Tyler Lashbrook from Boston, and Tiago Splitter, the Blazers’ acting coach. The decision to eliminate Van Gundy and Williams narrows the field as Portland looks to finalize its coaching staff. The team aims to make a decision soon as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Williams are out of Blazers coaching search.
- •Three finalists remain: Nori, Lashbrook, and Splitter.
- •Portland aims to finalize their coaching decision soon.
- •The Blazers are preparing for the upcoming season.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Van Gundy, Mike Williams no longer in running for Blazers coaching position
"Jeff Van Gundy, Mike Williams no longer in running for Blazers coaching position
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