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Of all the stories circulating around Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori, perhaps none is funnier than the moment the would-be coach came face-to-face with franchise icon Damian Lillard in a job interview. Jason Quick of The Athletic relayed the anecdote as part of a larger post on Nori’s hiring [subscription required]. It was […]
As new Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori was officially welcomed yesterday, fellow members of the coaching fraternity continued to weigh in on the contract the Blazers offered him: reportedly below market value, with incentives attached in order to earn increased pay, and equipped with a team option that essentially puts his job on […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026 Summer League Schedule has been released. The Blazers released the slate via X today. Matchups include the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets. A fifth game will be added based on the results of the annual Las Vegas Tournament. Here’s the rundown of opponents, times, and TV […]
It takes a special kind of creep to stand out for sleaziness among NBA owners, objectively one of the worst demographics our species has ever established. Tom Dundon has been the official majority owner of the Portland Trail Blazers for less than three months, and already he is a standard-bearer . It's clear he doesn't mind being a villain. Having already downsized the organization with layoffs, pinched on travel accommodations, stiffed his team's two-way players, and cheaped out on playoff T-...
Prior to their Wednesday night 101-78 victory over the Portland Fire, the Chicago Sky were on a six-game losing streak and had managed just one victory in their last 11 games. But when the win finally came, it was a dominant 23-point statement that had been a long time coming. Speaking in the postgame press […] The post “We Were Prepared”: Natasha Cloud Reveals Offensive Measures That Sealed Sky’s Win vs. Portland appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Portland Trail Blazers new owner, Tom Dundon, has ruffled feathers with the fanbase, league circles, and analysts alike since he led the way in purchasing the team for $4 billion in March 2026. After already cutting costs in several different ways, rumors now speculate that Dundon could be threatening to relocate the franchise. It’s said […] The post Blazers rumors: Is Tom Dundon threatening to leave Portland over $600 million Moda Center renovations? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori isn’t concerned about the criticism surrounding his contract. After questions were raised about the structure of his three-year deal, Nori explained that the opportunity to become an NBA head coach outweighed concerns about guaranteed money or long-term security. “The way I look at this is, opportunity,” Nori […] The post Micah Nori gets brutally honest on why he left Timberwolves to accept bizarre contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tom Dundon believes buying the Portland Trail Blazers was already a major investment in Portland. But as city officials weigh one of the biggest public financing decisions in franchise history, the billionaire owner is making it clear he sees that investment differently than many local leaders do. Speaking before roughly 800 business and political leaders […] The post Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand appeared first on Essentia...
The Trail Blazers are giving former Pittsburgh wing Barry Dunning an opportunity to compete for a roster spot after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with the undrafted rookie. Dunning is expected to join Portland’s Summer League team in Las Vegas and will also receive an invitation to training camp later this year. The 6-foot-6 […] The post Trail Blazers sign Barry Dunning appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trail Blazers Owner Draws a Line
The standoff over spending $235 million in city and county money on Portland Trail Blazers arena upgrades to go along with $365 million in already-approved state money — and $0 from Blazers’ billionaire owner Tom Dundon — continues, with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issuing a public letter declaring it a “transformational civic project” while city […]
The NBA team owner pushed back on private financing for the arena renovation.
The Portland Trail Blazers entered the offseason searching for stability at head coach, and while they found a new man to put in charge, they have triggered league-wide backlash with how they finalized their hire. The Blazers signed former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori on what was initially described as a multiyear agreement, only […]
Undrafted Pittsburgh wing Barry Dunning will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers, according to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). Dunning will be part of Portland’s team in the Las Vegas Summer League and will get an invitation to training camp in September, Highkin adds. Dunning, a 6’6″ guard, had […]
Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers’ new ownership has left the NBA world shaken with bizarre frugality. This time, Tom Dundon has landed on the bad side of the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA). JB Bickerstaff launched a scathing critique against the Blazers’ ownership following the hiring of new head coach Micah Nori. It’s not […] The post “Slap in the Face”: Coaches Association President J.B. Bickerstaff Slams Blazers Owner’s Treatment of New HC appeared first on Essential...
Here's a look at Portland Trail Blazers' roster after the 2026 NBA Draft, including their projected salary cap and impending free agents.
National Basketball Coaches Association President J.B. Bickerstaff and other NBA coaches aren’t happy about the unusual structure of Micah Nori’s new head coaching contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to an article by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and general manager Joe Cronin’s hire of Nori as a first-time head coach […]
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft stayed pretty true to form on Tuesday night. Round 2 is on the way tonight, though. The Portland Trail Blazers don’t have selections in either round but trades are possible. Buying your way into the second round usually isn’t hard. Could Portland make a move tonight? If […]
The unusual contract that Micah Nori accepted to become head coach of the Trail Blazers is drawing a negative reaction from the National Basketball Coaches Association and other coaches around the league, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Nori was given one guaranteed year with team options for the following two seasons. Sources tell MacMahon that […]
Usually, we eschew stories about other sports, but this is a pretty funny Phillies connection to be made. The Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as their next head coach. Does that name sound familiar? Philadelphia truly is the center of the sports universe. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
The long-awaited 2026 NBA Draft is here! The first round will commence at 8:00 PM, Eastern, 5:00 PM, Pacific tonight, with the second round to follow tomorrow. This is your thread to discuss the proceedings as they unfold! The draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. Here is the selection order: The Portland Trail […]
The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as the new head coach after letting Tiago Splitter sign with the Chicago Bulls. However, the contract Nori signed stood out amongst the crowd, as the former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant signed a one-year deal with two years of team options. Typically, head coaches in the NBA sign multi-year […] The post Tom Dundon’s cheapness stunning NFL sources after Blazers’ Micah Nori hire appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joe Mazzulla's coaching staff was in serious danger of losing a vital weapon to a Western Conference rival until a final hiring decision let them off the hook.
11:36 am: The Trail Blazers have announced Nori’s hiring in a press release. “After an extensive search process, it became clear that Micah embodies the qualities we are looking for in the leader of this franchise,” general manager Joe Cronin said. “He has been a key contributor to successful organizations and brings a wealth of […]
A former Indiana Hoosier has landed an NBA head coaching job for the second consecutive day. The Portland Trail Blazers are hiring Micah Nori as their next head coach, the franchise announced Tuesday. Nori gets his first-ever head coaching job after spending five years as lead assistant for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Middletown, Ohio native [...]