Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as new coach

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1. 1h ago

   Portland Trail Blazers Introduce Micah Nori and Hire Mike Williams

   The Trail Blazers officially introduced Micah Nori as head coach on Thursday. Nori, who previously served as lead assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has already added Mike Williams to his staff as an assistant coach. Nori has pledged that his team will play with relentless effort.

   What's confirmed:

   • Micah Nori is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
   • Nori previously served as the lead assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
   • The team hired Mike Williams as an assistant coach to serve on Nori's staff.
   • Nori stated the team will play hard for 48-plus.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Micah Nori has high expectations for Ja Morant following a meeting between the two.
   • Nori aims for the team to play hard, smart, and together.
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2. 5d ago

   Portland Trail Blazers Hire Micah Nori as Head Coach

   The Portland Trail Blazers have named Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori joins the team from the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he served as lead assistant. He replaces Tiago Splitter.

   What's confirmed:

   • Micah Nori is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
   • Nori previously served as a lead assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
   • The head coach's contract is a one-year deal with team options for subsequent seasons.
   • Nori replaces Tiago Splitter.
   • Nori began his NBA career as an intern for the Toronto Raptors in 1998.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The contract includes team options for two more seasons.
   • Micah Nori is 52 years old.
   • Micah Nori is the father of Phillies prospect Dante Nori.
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