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Trail Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as coach

The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as their head coach on Tuesday. Nori previously worked as an assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He takes over after the team reached the playoffs for the first time in five years.

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The hire occurred on Tuesday following a playoff appearance under interim coach Tiago Splitter.

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  1. Portland Trail Blazers name Micah Nori head coach

    The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as their head coach on Tuesday. Nori previously worked as an assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He takes over after the team reached the playoffs for the first time in five years.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as head coach.
    • Nori served as an assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    • Nori replaces interim coach Tiago Splitter.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nori has nearly two decades of experience as an NBA assistant.
    • The Blazers made the playoffs for the first time in five years under Tiago Splitter.
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  2. Portland Trail Blazers Name Micah Nori Head Coach

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

    What's confirmed:

    • Micah Nori is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
    • Nori previously served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    • Nori replaces interim coach Tiago Splitter.
    • The Trail Blazers reached the playoffs for the first time in five years under Tiago Splitter.
    • Nori spent five seasons with the Timberwolves.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nori signed a 1-year deal with team options for subsequent seasons.
    • Nori is a Middletown native.
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