Trail Blazers hiring Wolves' Micah Nori as coach, sources say
The Portland Trail Blazers have named former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their new head coach.
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The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori to serve as the team's head coach. Nori previously served as an assistant coach for the Timberwolves.
Coverage from NBA.com, ESPN, and The New York Times confirms the hire. CBS Sports reports that Nori's contract is unique, containing only one guaranteed year.
Future focus remains on the implementation of Nori's leadership in Portland, while Yahoo Sports notes the hire provides positive news for the Celtics.
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Quick answers
Who was Micah Nori before joining the Trail Blazers?
He was an assistant coach for the Timberwolves.
What is notable about Micah Nori's contract?
According to CBS Sports, the contract is unique because it has only one guaranteed year.
Which organizations reported this hiring?
Reports come from NBA.com, ESPN, The New York Times, CBS News, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and OregonLive.com.
Coverage (9)
- Blazers hire Minnesota's Micah Nori as new head coach Axios · 6h ago
- Trail Blazers hiring T-Wolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach, reportedly on 1-year deal with team options for subsequent seasons Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Celtics Get Good News With Trail Blazers' Reported Head-Coaching Hire Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Wolves assistant Micah Tori hired as Trailer Blazers head coach CBS News · 6h ago
- Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach on unique contract with only one guaranteed year, per report CBS Sports · 6h ago
- Portland Trail Blazers Name Micah Nori Head Coach NBA.com · 6h ago
- Portland Trail Blazers tap Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach: Sources The New York Times · 6h ago
- Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as new coach OregonLive.com · 6h ago
- Trail Blazers hiring Wolves' Micah Nori as coach, sources say ESPN · 6h ago
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