The Portland Trail Blazers are making moves in their search for a new head coach, and they've just interviewed a familiar face from the NBA hardwood. Jared Dudley, who spent 14 seasons as a player before transitioning to coaching, has reportedly sat down with the Blazers for the position.

Dudley currently serves as the lead assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, a role that has put him on the radar for top coaching jobs around the league. Before joining the Nuggets' staff, he cut his coaching teeth as an assistant with the Dallas Mavericks. His playing career spanned over a decade, taking him through seven different teams: the Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Lakers.

For a Blazers team looking to rebuild and develop young talent, Dudley's blend of experience as both a player and a coach could be a perfect fit. His time on the court gave him a front-row seat to the league's evolution, while his recent work with the Nuggets—one of the NBA's most well-coached teams—has sharpened his strategic edge. As Portland charts its next chapter, this interview signals the organization is thinking creatively about its leadership future.