Joe Cronin
Portland Trail Blazers
PositionGeneral manager
LeagueNBA
Personal information
BornDenver, Colorado
Career information
CollegeRegis University
University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Career history
2006–2010Portland Trail Blazers (Basketball operations intern)
2010–2014Portland Trail Blazers (Pro scout/salary cap analyst)
2014–2021Portland Trail Blazers (Director of player personnel)
2020–2021Portland Trail Blazers (Assistant general manager)

Joe Cronin is an American basketball general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), appointed on May 9, 2022, with a four-year contract, becoming the organization's 11th general manager.[1][2] Prior to his promotion to permanent general manager, Cronin acted in the capacity of interim general manager beginning in early December 2022, following Neil Olshey's dismissal.[3]

Early career

Before his job as general manager, Cronin held various roles within the Blazers organization, starting as the team's basketball operations intern in 2006, transitioning to pro scout/salary cap analyst in 2010, and eventually assuming the position of director of player personnel in 2014. Cronin was then elevated to the position of assistant general manager in 2021.[4]

Executive career

Cronin was responsible for trade negotiations involving Damian Lillard.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Since his hiring, Cronin has released CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Josh Hart, Larry Nance, Jr., and Robert Covington.[15] With Cronin at the helm, the organization has drafted Shaedon Sharpe with the 7th pick in 2022 and Scoot Henderson with the 3rd pick in 2023.[16][17]

Personal life

Cronin obtained his master's degree from the University of Denver, concurrently serving as a graduate assistant for the men's basketball team. He participated in college basketball at both Regis University and the University of Northern Colorado. Cronin lives in Portland with his wife, Megan. His sister is former WNBA player Katie Cronin.[18][19]

References

  1. ↑ "Portland Trail Blazers give interim GM Joe Cronin permanent post". May 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Blazers tab Joe Cronin as franchise's new GM". May 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Portland Trail Blazers elevate Joe Cronin from interim to permanent GM". May 10, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Job History Real GM". November 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin says he 'failed' Damian Lillard, will take time to find best return". July 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin delivered the best trade for everyone, including Damian Lillard". September 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Portland Trail Blazers Media Day: General Manager Joe Cronin Discusses Damian Lillard Trade, Franchise's New Direction". October 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Was Damian Lillard denied a return to Portland Trail Blazers by GM Joe Cronin?". September 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Portland Trail Blazers: How Joe Cronin became the big winner of the offseason". October 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Portland GM says he hasn't spoken to Damian Lillard since trade request: 'If it takes months, it takes months'". July 10, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Woj: Blazers' Joe Cronin Sought to Eliminate 'Emotion' in Damian Lillard Trade Talks". September 30, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin confident rough summer leads to bright future post Damian Lillard". October 2, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Blazers GM Cronin Out-Waited Lillard to Get Bucks Trade Done". September 30, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Damian Lillard trade: Trail Blazers GM was right to hold firm, and he wound up in a great spot". September 27, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Ambiguity Reigns for Trail Blazers as Summer Looms". April 5, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Trail Blazers Sign Shaedon Sharpe". July 1, 2022.
  17. ↑ "In drafting Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers think they made move that trumps any trade". June 23, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Katie Cronin is Joe Cronin's sister". January 1, 2010.
  19. ↑ "Players bio". November 10, 2023.
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