Report: Blazers exploring contract extension with Stotts

After carrying the team to the second round of the playoffs this season, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to reward their head coach with a new deal.

While he already holds a team option for next season, the Blazers are focused on retaining Terry Scott going forward, and are currently looking to sign the Coach of the Year runner-up to an extension this summer, ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz reports.

Despite losing four starters in the offseason, Portland remained a threat in the West under Stotts in 2015-16, finishing fifth in the conference despite being handed a much weaker roster.

In four seasons as head coach, Stotts has accumulated a record of 182-146 with the Blazers, making the playoffs in each of the past three seasons.