The Trail Blazers’ search to fill the head coaching void created by coach Terry Stotts could include Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. According to the Five Reasons Sports Network’s Ethan J. Skolnick, Spoelstra has been a part of Portland’s internal discussions.
We have multiple sources saying Erik Spoelstra’s name has been discussed internally in Portland regarding their coach opening... & more.
We are NOT reporting contact has been made, or that Spoelstra has any intention of leaving Miami.
The report, made via Twitter, explained that official contact between the Blazers and Heat has not yet occurred.