Sean Highkin: Joe Cronin on Shaedon Sharpe: “He was our guy all along. We weren’t confident he’d be there at 7. There were a few teams ahead of us that thought could take him. You’re waiting and waiting, and then when you hear a certain name called and your guy gets to you, it creates energy.”
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Kerry Eggers: Joe Cronin, on his 1st …
Kerry Eggers: Joe Cronin, on his 1st year as @Portland Trail Blazers GM: “I thought I was about ready to become a GM. It was funny how quickly I got humbled. I thought I knew these things. I didn’t know anything. It’s a huge learning experience. It’s just different when you’re sitting a seat or 2 over.”
Kerry Eggers: Joe Cronin on the …
Kerry Eggers: Joe Cronin on the pre-draft workout of @Shaedon Sharpe in Portland: “He was really impressive, and it wasn’t just court time. During the workouts, you get to spend a lot of time with them as people and learn what drives and motivates them and what they’re about.” #RipCity
ESPN’s analyst Mike Schmitz joining Blazers as assistant GM
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN’s NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz is finalizing a deal to become an assistant GM with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Schmitz will play a significant role with new GM Joe Cronin in leading the Blazers’ domestic and international scouting departments.
Schmitz is expected to remain with ESPN …
Schmitz is expected to remain with ESPN through the June 23 NBA Draft, and formally begin his duties with Portland in July. The Blazers have the seventh overall pick in 2022 Draft. Schmitz, 32, has been a draft analyst for ESPN since 2017, and worked previously for DraftExpress and as a video coordinator with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA’s G League in 2012-2013.
The Portland Trail Blazers today named …
The Portland Trail Blazers today named Joe Cronin as the organization’s 11th general manager. Cronin had been serving as interim GM since December 3, 2021, and will continue leading all aspects of basketball operations.
JD Shaw: The Blazers have officially …
JD Shaw: The Blazers have officially named interim general manager Joe Cronin as the team’s new full-time general manager. Statements from chair Jody Allen, Cronin and head coach Chauncey Billups:
Cronin has been running the franchise …
Cronin has been running the franchise since December, executing several deadline deals that started a full remake of the roster around Lillard. Portland ownership considered the idea of opening up the job to a search, but ultimately were sold on Cronin’s vision for the franchise and his ability to execute it, sources said. Cronin has vowed to continue building the roster around Lillard, an All-NBA guard.
Cronin’s strong relationship with …
Joe Cronin promoted to full time Blazers’ general manager
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at a pivotal offseason and has vowed to continue building …
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at a pivotal offseason and has vowed to continue building around Damian Lillard.
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ESPN story on the Portland Trail Blazers agreeing with Joe Cronin on a four-year contract to become franchise’s new GM: es.pn/3N1Gcs3 – 1:12 PM
ESPN story on the Portland Trail Blazers agreeing with Joe Cronin on a four-year contract to become franchise’s new GM: es.pn/3N1Gcs3 – 1:12 PM
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ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at a pivotal offseason and has vowed to continue building around Damian Lillard. – 1:04 PM
ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at a pivotal offseason and has vowed to continue building around Damian Lillard. – 1:04 PM
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The next big question is whether Cronin will be making the decisions in the summer. Two prominent agents who represent front office executives told The Athletic that the Blazers have yet to reach out to any of their clients, which is not surprising considering most teams would not want their employees interviewing around the trade deadline. Cronin said he has not been told by Blazers chair Jody Allen what his future looks like. “The message has been the same, that this could take a while,” Cronin said. “The Blazers have always told me they are going to talk to other people, and I agree with them. They should. Be diligent. Research. This is an important hire. I welcome the challenge.” -via The Athletic / February 28, 2022