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Tiago Splitter Updates Blazers Future, Talks 'Exaggerations' Amid Contract Rumors
- Splitter says he wants to stay with the Blazers but notes ongoing discussions and some exaggerations about the situation.
- Portland owner Tom Dundon's purchase and cost-cutting measures are shaping the offseason discussions around coaching options.
- Splitter acknowledged ongoing talks about the head coaching job, with interest from multiple candidates mentioned in reports.
- Splitter was named interim head coach in October and led Portland to a playoff berth after Damian Lillard's injury absence.
- Players publicly praised Splitter for guiding Portland to the No. 7 seed after the playoff push.
- Portland faces uncertainty over the next head coach as the franchise contemplates its offseason direction.
- The report indicates external interest from notable coaches linked to Portland, adding pressure to the coaching search.
- The article notes the Blazers’ playoff run occurred without Lillard, highlighting roster instability during the season.
- The outlet cites multiple top news items alongside Bleacher Report's ongoing coverage of the Lakers, Hawks, and Magic.
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