As reported by Jason Quick :
Tom Penn, the right-hand man of general manager Kevin Pritchard, has been fired by the Trail Blazers, The Oregonian has learned. Tuesday's decision comes nearly 10 months after Penn was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations.
It is unknown why Penn was fired, but it is believed to have come from owner Paul Allen and not Pritchard.
Wait, what? Just like that? Penn was reportedly getting offers for the GM position at other organizations last year. It was thought that his promotion was the result of Portland's desire to keep him in the fold for as long as possible. He's supposed to be the CBA guru that can manufacture trade exceptions from thin air. Right?
Hopefully we get more details soon.
UPDATE: Via the venerable Wendell Maxey, "philosoph ...
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Portland Trail Blazers VP of Basketball OperationsTom Penn Fired
Posted: 16th March 2010 by Busta Bucket in NBAComments Off on Portland Trail Blazers VP of Basketball OperationsTom Penn Fired