Blazers, Stotts agree to contract extension
Just one day after being eliminated from the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors, the Trail Blazers and coach Terry Stotts have agreed to a multiyear contract extension.
The news, which was confirmed by the team, was first reported by ESPN.
The Trail Blazers and head coach Terry Stotts have come to terms on a multi-year contract extension.
— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) May 21, 2019
"20 minute ago." — Neil Olshey on when the extension was agreed upon.
— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) May 21, 2019
Stotts has led Portland to six straight playoff appearances in his seven seasons at the helm, holding a 325-249 record. During that span, the Blazers have won 50 or more games three times, including last season’s 53-29 finish. Stotts trails only legendary Blazers coach Dr. Jack Ramsay in the all-time wins category (453). Additionally, Stotts ranks third in team history in playoff wins (19-32), trailing Rick Adelman (36-33) and Ramsay (29-30).
