The Portland Trail Blazers have released the following statement from former GM Rich Cho. ----------------------- "Obviously it's a difficult day, but I want to truly thank Paul Allen and Larry Miller for the opportunity they gave me here in Portland," said Cho. "I also want to thank the fans, players, coaches, business office staff and especially my basketball operations staff who have supported me along the way. I feel good about the work we've done here and I know the Trail Blazers are headed in the right direction." ----------------------- -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter