Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Terry Porter told ESPN.com's Marc Stein on Thursday that he has contacted the Portland Trail Blazers in hopes of getting an interview for the Blazers' vacant coaching position.
"I've reached out to them," Porter said, one day after he was fired by the Bucks. "Obviously, with my history there, I would be very interested in trying to help them bring back the glory days."
And it appears that Porter's wishes will be granted. Various media outlets in Portland were reporting Thursday night that general manager John Nash has traded messages with Porter's agent and plans to bring the ex-Blazer in for an interview.
It's believed that Portland is prepared to offer its vacancy to Phoenix Suns assistant Marc Iavaroni if it cannot lure Seattle's Nate McMillan away from the rival Sonics.