Chad Buchanan may be emerging as a candidate for the Blazers’ permanent general manager position.

Buchanan has been the Blazers’ acting general manager since last summer, when owner Paul Allen fired Rich Cho.

Multiple reports surfaced last month that Allen had settled on Neil Olshey has his preferred candidate, but Olshey agreed to terms to remain the Clippers' general manager on Friday.

Indiana's assistant general manager David Morway, Philadelphia’s assistant general manager Tony DiLeo, and former New Orleans' general manager Jeff Bower are still being considered for Portland's top job.