Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks to be Chauncey Billups' top assistant with Trail Blazers

Brooks and the Wizards decided to part ways last month after the two sides couldn't come to an agreement on a new deal.

The 55-year-old had been with the Wizards since the 2016-17 campaign, going 183-207 and 10-14 in the playoffs with the franchise. Washington only made it past the first round once since he took over and failed to make the postseason in two of his five seasons at the helm. 

Wizards star Bradley Beal recently called Brooks' departure "tough." However, he added that he trusts Washington's vision. 

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Brooks was also being considered for an assistant coaching job with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Los Angeles Lakers expressed interest in Brooks as well.  

Portland hired Billups as head coach after firing Terry Stotts following another disappointing postseason.