Trail Blazers hire analytics expert and G League coach for development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired James Brocato as director of basketball innovation and Ameer Bahhur as head coach of the Rip City Remix, their G League affiliate. Brocato previously worked with the Dallas Mavericks and brings extensive analytics experience. Bahhur is stepping in after leading the Remix to their first playoff appearance last season. These hires fill key roles vacated during the offseason and aim to enhance player development amid the Blazers' youth-focused rebuild.
- •James Brocato appointed director of basketball innovation.
- •Ameer Bahhur named head coach of Rip City Remix.
- •Brocato has over a decade of analytics experience with the Mavericks.
- •Bahhur succeeds Jonah Herscu, who left for the Chicago Bulls.
- •Remix aim to prepare players for opportunities with the Trail Blazers.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Trail Blazers Quietly Strengthen Development Pipeline With Two Key Hires
"By tapping a veteran analytics expert and a rising G League coach, Portland bolsters the high-tech research and hands-on coaching essential to fueling their youth-driven rebuild.
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