Dennis Lindsey, the Executive Vice President of the Utah Jazz, is transitioning to an advisory role for the team, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Lindsey released a statement confirming the move. 

General manager Justin Zanik will continue to run the team's day-to-day basketball operations.

Wojnarowski adds that Quin Snyder will continue to have a significant voice within the organization.

Smith is also expected to look to improve the structure of the front office. 

Chauncey Billups has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

The deal includes a team option in the fifth year.

The Blazers spent much of their process investigating an alleged sexual assault incident in 1997 that involved Billups, according to sources.

Billups' conversations with Blazers officials aligned with independent investigations, and the team found nothing they believed could disqualify Billups.

President of basketball operations Neil Olshey has long considered Billups one of the best leaders he's ever encountered in the league. Their relationship, combined with Damian Lillard's endorsement, played a part in Billups picking the Blazers over other opportunities.

The Blazers plan to surround Billups with an experienced assistant staff.  

A news conference to introduce Billups is scheduled for Tuesday. 

Toronto Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo announced that he was leaving the team after three seasons to take over at Virtus Bologna.

Scariolo was part of Nick Nurse's staff that won the 2019 NBA title.

Scariolo lead the Raptors to a win last February when Nick Nurse was ruled out due to COVID-19 protocols. 

The Detroit Pistons agreed to part ways with Jaylen Hands on Monday.

Hands will be an unrestricted free agent after clearing waivers.

Hands signed a two-year deal with a Serbian side in the ABA League last January. 

Mike Conley has been ruled out by the Utah Jazz for Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Clippers with a mild hamstring strain.

Conley has yet to appear in the series. 

The Orlando Magic and Steve Clifford have agreed to part ways as the team enters a full rebuilding process, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Clifford reportedly met with the team over the last several weeks, with the parting of ways described as a "mutual decision."

The 59-year-old Clifford, who had one year left on his original four-year deal, finished with a 96-131 record in his three seasons with the team. 

Terry Stotts and the Portland Trail Blazers have mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons.

"I have the utmost respect for Terry and what he has accomplished these past nine seasons," said president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. "This was a difficult decision on both a personal and professional level but it's in the best interest of the franchise to move in another direction.

Stotts amassed a record of 402-318 during his time with the Blazers.

Chauncey Billups, Jeff Van Gundy, Mike D'Antoni, and Juwan Howard are expected to be candidates to replace Stotts, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.