Micah Nori Takes Blazers Head Coach Role

Micah Nori’s NBA head coaching dream is finally reality—he’s the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers after a 28-year journey through the league. Once considered a second choice by multiple teams, including the Knicks, Bulls, and Lakers, Nori was Portland’s top pick. Starting as an intern with the Raptors in 1998, he’s now leading the team he’s visited for years. He vows to bring a relentless, smart, and united team that plays full 48 minutes (and beyond), while targeting improvements in turnovers and three-point shooting. With Damian Lillard set to return next season, Nori inherits a playoff-caliber roster that finished 42-40 under interim coach Tiago Splitter—now with the Bulls. Nori’s readiness was proven when he stepped in as interim coach for the Timberwolves in a playoff game, crediting his players for the win while learning to trust his staff and avoid micromanaging. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/349e29f6ce393319