Former Blazers assistant Ronnie Burrell hired as Osceola Magic head coach

Ronnie Burrell, an assistant coach on the Blazers’ staff the past two seasons, has accepted a G League head-coach position with the Osceola Magic, per BlazersEdge/Michael Scotto reporting.

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- Hired as a Portland assistant during the 2024 offseason.
- Served as head coach of Portland’s 2025 Summer League team that included rookie Yang Hansen.
- Previously was Long Island Nets G League coach and earned G League Coach of the Year credentials.
- Burrell’s departure creates a staff vacancy on the Blazers’ coaching roster.
- Loss affects continuity in player development, particularly for young players like Yang Hansen.
- Blazers will need to name a replacement before the season and Summer League duties.

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