Blazers Eye Championship Coach Jent

Portland’s coaching search just got a major boost with Chris Jent, the Knicks’ championship-winning associate head coach, emerging as a top contender to replace Tiago Splitter. With over two decades of experience and stops at powerhouse franchises like the Lakers, 76ers, and Magic, Jent brings elite pedigree and proven success — including a title ring — to the Blazers’ bench. As Portland moves beyond earlier names like Nori and Lashbrook, Jent’s deep resume and championship DNA make him a compelling, high-profile candidate in a race that’s heating up fast. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/668ed4d1be9cd2b2