Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN on Monday.
The Blazers have 35 victories this season — a 14-win improvement over last season, so far. They are 22-16 since Jan. 19 with a top-5 ranking in defensive efficiency during that span, according to ESPN Research.
The Blazers have been building around a mix of veterans such as Anfernee Simons, Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton along with young talent in Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan.
Portland nailed the trade for Avdija, who has averaged 24.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists since the beginning of March.
Cronin was promoted to general manager in May 2022, getting a four-year deal at the time to replace Neil Olshey. Cronin, who was promoted to assistant GM in 2021, has spent more than 19 years with the Blazers organization, beginning as an intern and moving up through four leadership regimes.
