Portland Trail Blazers hire James Brocato as Director of Basketball Innovation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed James Brocato as Director of Basketball Innovation, as announced on August 3, 2026. Alongside Brocato, Ameer Bahhur has been named head coach for the Rip City Remix, the team's G League affiliate. Both hires are part of the Blazers' efforts to enhance their basketball operations. Further details regarding their roles and immediate plans have yet to be disclosed.
- •James Brocato appointed as Director of Basketball Innovation
- •Ameer Bahhur named head coach of Rip City Remix
- •Announcement made on August 3, 2026
- •Focus on enhancing basketball operations
- •Details of their roles remain unspecified
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