The Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as their new head coach after he departs the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he worked as a longtime assistant. Multiple reports describe Nori as stepping into a first full-time head coaching role following several years in Minnesota, including time as the team’s lead assistant. One source reports the Blazers agree to a one-year contract with options for additional seasons, while another notes the hiring follows the team’s recent transition period after announcing Nori as the coach.
Alongside Nori’s appointment, Portland also begins rounding out its coaching staff. The Oregonian reports the Blazers hire Mike Williams as an assistant coach, adding a familiar face less than a week after naming Nori as head coach. Other coverage characterizes Nori as an up-and-coming coach coming to Portland after a winning season and playoff appearance with his previous organization, though the specific details of Portland’s internal expectations are not outlined in the provided reports.
Overall, the sources agree on the Blazers’ head-coach decision and the immediate addition of Williams to the staff.
