Bill Branch Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

Orlando, Florida, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Spent 12 years as the Trail Blazers' Assistant GM, a broad senior leadership role encompassing vision and strategy for Basketball Operations, roster development, player evaluation, recruiting, program and event development, contract negotiation, process development, and project management. Led and developed a team of 30.While here, drove transformative.

Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

As the team's founding leader, established vision and ground-up development for the Oklahoma City Thunder's Pro Personnel department. Partnered closely with the team’s GM, Sam Presti, on all pro scouting decisions, both domestic and international.Served on the leadership team that drafted Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Also, oversaw the franchise’s.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Served as the global scout for the Gold Medal-winning Olympic team at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Initially hired as an Advance Scout then earned an expanded role combining collegiate scouting and management of the team’s scouts. Promoted to Assistant Coach in 2002. Member of the 2003 scouting staff that drafted future Hall of Fame player Carmelo Anthony.