The Portland Trail Blazers organization was thrown into disarray Thursday after their head coach was alleged to be a part of a federal gambling probe, leading to a stunned and silent team meeting as the news began to sink in.

The atmosphere inside the Portland Trail Blazers was somber following the shocking news about their coach. “Sources informed me that Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin gathered his team together along with the coaching staff to inform them of the news,” said NBA contributor Chris Haynes. The delivery of this information left the entire room in a state of disbelief.

Players were reportedly rendered speechless by the announcement. “Sources told me that players were mute. They were shocked, and no one had a question. It was that quiet,” Haynes revealed. T

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