The Portland Fire are expected to hire Alex Sarama as the first coach in franchise history, according to Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports . The Portland Supporter first reported Tuesday that the Fire had inadvertently announced Sarama's hiring on their LinkedIn page before it was swiftly deleted.

Sarama is currently an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, having previously served as the team's director of player development. Prior to joining the Cavs, Sarama was an assistant coach and director of player development for the Rip City Remix, the Portland Trail Blazers' G League affiliate. Sarama, who hails from England, also worked with Paris Basketball and the London Lions earlier in his career.

Outside of his work with professional teams, Sarama founded Transforming Bas

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