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Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach, a year after Chauncey Billups' sudden exit
By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their head coach on Tuesday, after making the playoffs for the first time in five years under the direction of interim coach Tiago Splitter.Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timberwolves, has interviewed...
Key takeaway Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timberwolves, has interviewed for multiple head coach vacancies, including the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, the New York Knicks last year, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The hiring of Micah Nori as the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach has no direct impact on Piney Point Village , as the community does not have a professional sports team of its own. However, for local basketball enthusiasts, the move may be of interest, particularly given the Blazers' recent playoff appearance. The change in leadership may also spark discussions among local sports fans about the qualities that make a successful coach, and how those qualities can be applied to youth sports programs in the area. Additionally, the story highlights the business side of professional sports, with the Blazers' new ownership group making its first major hire, which may resonate with local business owners and entrepreneurs in Piney Point Village who are interested in the intersection of sports and commerce.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their head coach on Tuesday, after making the playoffs for the first time in five years under the direction of interim coach Tiago Splitter.Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timberwolves, has interviewed...
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