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Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Micah Nori, an assistant coach from the Minnesota Timberwolves, to be their new head coach. Nori's contract is reported to include only one guaranteed year.

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Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

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What Happened

The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori previously served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Reports indicate that Nori's contract with the Trail Blazers will feature only one guaranteed year. Nori is a native of Middletown.

Key Facts

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    Micah Nori is being hired as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

  2. 2

    Micah Nori was an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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    Nori's contract with the Trail Blazers reportedly has only one guaranteed year.

  4. 4

    Micah Nori is from Middletown.

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This outlet identifies Micah Nori and mentions he is a native of Middletown, highlighting his personal background in relation to his new coaching position.
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This outlet reports on the reported hiring of Micah Nori, identifying him as an assistant from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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cbssportsCBS Sports
This outlet focuses on the financial aspect of the hiring, specifically mentioning the unique contract structure with only one guaranteed year.
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upiUnited Press International
This outlet reports on the hiring of Micah Nori as the head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
This outlet provides a specific date and location for a past event involving Micah Nori as the acting head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Trail Blazers reportedly hiring Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as next head coach
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Blazers to hire Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as head coach
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Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach on unique contract with only one guaranteed year, per report
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Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach
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Jan 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves acting head coach Micah Nori looks on against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Who is Micah Nori? Middletown native is Trail Blazers' new head coach

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Trail Blazers reportedly hiring Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as next head coach
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Blazers to hire Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as head coach
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Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach on unique contract with only one guaranteed year, per report
United Press InternationalUnited Press International
Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach
Buffalo NewsBuffalo News
Jan 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves acting head coach Micah Nori looks on against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Who is Micah Nori? Middletown native is Trail Blazers' new head coach

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