http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/Blazers_Ex...a-90192-41.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Portland Trail Blazers today announced the signing of Head Coach Maurice Cheeks to a one-year contract extension. Cheeks is now under contract with the Blazers through the 2005-2006 season. “Maurice is an essential member of the Trail Blazers and the Portland community,” said Blazers President Steve Patterson. “As this organization moves forward, it is important to ensure that Maurice is our head coach. We are excited to have Maurice be a part of the future of this franchise.” Cheeks was named Portland’s 10th head coach on June 27, 2001, after having served seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers. He recently earned his 100th victory as a head coach and owns a 103-68 record in just over two seasons at the helm of the Blazers. </div>
