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Portland Trail Blazers Name Micah Nori as New Head Coach

Posted : 23 June 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers have officially named Micah Nori as their new head coach, completing their search for a long-term replacement, the franchise announced on Tuesday. Nori arrives from the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he served as lead assistant and built a strong reputation across the league for his communication and leadership qualities.

Nori’s coaching agreement reportedly includes a single guaranteed year, with team options for additional seasons. His compensation structure is understood to be performance-based, with incentives tied to team success and overall progress.

Portland’s decision followed an extensive hiring process led by general manager Joe Cronin, who conducted more than a dozen interviews before narrowing the field to final candidates. Alongside Nori, Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook and former interim coach Tiago Splitter were among the last contenders for the role.

The Trail Blazers ultimately chose Nori based on his strong interpersonal skills and his ability to build relationships within a team environment. The organization also valued his experience working within competitive playoff systems and developing cohesive team structures.

Nori spent the past five seasons with Minnesota under head coach Chris Finch, during which the Timberwolves emerged as one of the NBA’s most consistent teams, recording one of the league’s best overall records and making multiple postseason appearances.

During Minnesota’s 2024 playoff run, Nori took on expanded responsibilities while Finch recovered from injury, gaining further experience in high-pressure game management and in-game decision-making.

Before his time with the Timberwolves, Nori worked with several NBA franchises, including the Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Pistons, building a long résumé across different coaching systems and environments.

Portland now turns to Nori to guide a young roster as the franchise looks to establish stability and return to playoff contention in the coming seasons.

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