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Billups Suspended; Splitter Leads Blazers to Playoffs

4/25/2026

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The Portland Trail Blazers placed Hall of Fame guard Chauncey Billups on leave after his October 23, 2025 arrest.
Billups pleaded not guilty on November 24, 2025, with his 2026-27 salary held pending a federal trial set for November 2, 2026.
Assistant coach Tiago Splitter, who joined the staff in June 2025, was named interim head coach and guided the team to its first playoff appearance in five years.

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The Portland Trail Blazers placed Hall of Fame guard Chauncey Billups on leave after his October 23, 2025 arrest.
Billups pleaded not guilty on November 24, 2025, with his 2026-27 salary held pending a federal trial set for November 2, 2026.
Assistant coach Tiago Splitter, who joined the staff in June 2025, was named interim head coach and guided the team to its first playoff appearance in five years.