One day after seeing their season end in the first round for the fourth time in the last five years, the Trail Blazers have begun a search for their next head coach.
Portland and coach Terry Stotts have reportedly mutually agreed to part ways, in a move first reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and confirmed by the team. Stotts had just completed his ninth season with the franchise, making the playoffs eight times.
As the Blazers look for new leadership, star point guard Damian Lillard is expected to have significant input in helping to choose a replacement for Stotts, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.