The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry to become the team's assistant general managers, it was announced today by General Manager Rich Cho.

Branch's responsibilities will center on NBA talent along with Director of NBA Scouting Michael Born, while Rosenberry and Director of College Scouting Chad Buchanan will focus on the college ranks.

"I've had the opportunity to work closely with both Bill and Steve and have always been impressed by their tremendous basketball acumen, work ethic and character," said Cho. "I am thrilled to have them join me, Chad and Mike as part of our front office staff."