Micah Nori Takes Charge of Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers officially name Micah Nori as head coach, bringing in a seasoned veteran with five seasons as lead assistant for the Timberwolves — a team that reached the Western Conference Finals twice in the last two years. Nori, 52, has been a steady presence in the NBA since 1998, working with teams like the Raptors and Nuggets. His hiring follows a surprising playoff run last season under interim coach Tiago Splitter, who stepped in after Chauncey Billups was forced out due to legal issues related to gambling — Billups maintains his innocence. The Blazers ended the season with a 42-40 record, their first playoff appearance in five years, and now Nori inherits a roster primed for sustained success. This marks a pivotal moment for Portland as they aim to build on newfound momentum in the competitive West. 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/cce61c26c4922264