The Ted Lasso of the NBA Arrives

The Portland Trail Blazers just hired Micah Nori as head coach — and he’s already earning the nickname “Ted Lasso of the NBA” for his infectious positivity and player-first approach. With stops at Toronto, Sacramento, Denver, and most recently Minnesota, Nori’s built a reputation for building trust, keeping it real, and even cracking pop-culture jokes on the job. His upbeat, relationship-driven style could be the perfect fit to unlock the potential of Portland’s young roster while helping veterans thrive — and he’s ready to bring that special spark to the Blazers’ locker room. 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/814969de55d0e331