Report: Blazers hire ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz as assistant GM
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to add ESPN NBA Draft analyst Mike Schmitz in an assistant general manager role, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski…
www.thescore.comI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s what I can share based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026:
- Mike Schmitz has been associated with NBA drafting analysis and executive work, most notably with the Portland Trail Blazers as an assistant general manager from 2022 onward, where he led domestic and international scouting alongside the GM .
- There were subsequent reports and discussions around his role in player evaluation and prospect coverage, including public mentions of him breaking down draftees and participating in team scouting discussions .
- In early 2026, there were rumors in some outlets and fan communities about Schmitz exploring or taking on additional responsibilities within NBA front offices, though verified, current formal status varies by source .
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