Blazers fire Maurice Cheeks.

We all knew it was coming but I really thought he'd finish the year. WOW! I wonder how the team will respond. I think the timing is terrible and it reeks. I guess Mo wasn't doing Nash's bidding by playing the young guys instead of trying to win. One thing is for sure, if you are a coach in Portland, don't expect to be the one actually coaching.

From KGW:
Blazers fire Maurice Cheeks: The Portland Trail Blazers have fired head coach Maurice Cheeks. Kevin Pritchard, the director of player personnel, will take over as interim coach. Cheeks had been with the Blazers for the past four years. The Blazers have lost seven of their last nine games, including dropping a 103-93 decision to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, and may miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. More to come…