https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bickerstaff-nori-s-contract-with-portland-a-slap-in-the-faceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bickerstaff-nori-s-contract-with-portland-a-slap-in-the-facehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bickerstaff-nori-s-contract-with-portland-a-slap-in-the-face#u18309Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:32 +0000The Portland Trail Blazers named former Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach on a reported one-year deal with team options. NBCA President and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff called the contract a "slap in the face" to the value of coaches. Other NBA coaches have expressed serious concern and fury over the unusual agreement.What's confirmed:The Portland Trail Blazers named Micah Nori as head coach.Nori previously served as an assistant for the Timberwolves.Nori's contract is reportedly a one-year deal with team options for subsequent seasons.J.B. Bickerstaff is the pre