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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...
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff blasted the Portland Trail Blazers for signing Micah Nori to a lame-duck coaching contract.The Trail Blazers hired Nori to be the franchise’s head coach after letting former interim head coach Tiago Splitter go to the Chicago Bulls.However, instead of giving Nori a standard coaching contract with several guaranteed years […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff Blasts Blazers for Micah Nori’s Lame-Duck Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
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 [...]
Timberwolves lead assistant coach Micah Nori is set to become the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
The biggest question mark of the offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers has been who their next head coach will be after Tiago Splitter left to join the Chicago Bulls. On Tuesday, fans got their answer. “BREAKING: Micah Nori has agreed to become the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic. Nori […] The post Blazers fans destroy cheap new owner Tom Dundon for uniquely short Micah Nori contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori to be the team’s next head coach, while giving him a surprising lame-duck contract. The Nori hiring was first broken by The Athletic’s Jason Quick. Nori was previously reported to be a finalist for the job. Interestingly, Nori only got a one-year guaranteed contract from the Blazers […] The post Blazers Hire New Head Coach Micah Nori to Lame-Duck Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
The Trail Blazers have found their next head coach, hiring Micah Nori to lead the franchise after his five-year stint as the Timberwolves’ lead assistant. According to reports, Nori has agreed to a one-year contract that includes team options for both a second and third season. The longtime assistant has been considered for several head […] The post Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired longtime NBA assistant Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori replaces recently-departed acting head coach Tiago Splitter, who served a single year as Portland’s lead after replacing suspended former coach Chauncey Billups at the start of the 2025-26 season. Nori has served as an assistant coach for 17 […]
The ongoing reconstruction of the Chicago Bulls took a significant step forward with the hiring of former Portland Trail Blazers coach Tiago Splitter. Capitalizing on uncertainty surrounding potential staff cuts in Portland, Chicago’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, Bryson Graham, finalized Splitter’s hiring to lead their young roster into a new era. Splitter’s extensive […] The post Blazers hire Timberwolves’ Micah Nori after losing Tiago Splitter to Bulls appeared first ...
Damian Lillard is set to make his regular-season return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup under a new head coach.
The Portland Trail Blazers could become one of the more intriguing teams to watch if Anthony Davis becomes available this offseason. According to Jake Fischer, Davis and his representatives are seeking a maximum contract extension, a development that has fueled speculation about his future with the Washington Wizards. Fischer noted that a trade cannot be […] The post Anthony Davis emerges as potential Trail Blazers target appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
On the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, the stage is set for excitement. The next several weeks will be full of drama and intrigue, with big name players expected to headline major trades. A tantalizing crop of rookies will take center stage this week in what is considered a deep draft, headlined with potential […]
June 22: The Hawks have officially announced the extension in a press release. June 21: Veteran guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21MM contract extension with the Hawks, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. McCollum’s extension, which will cover the 2026/27 season, features a trade kicker, agent Sam Goldfeder tells Charania. It’ll be worth 7.5%, […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are in their first offseason under new owner Tom Dundon, and some experts speculate that he might make a big splash with a blockbuster trade or an expensive signing in free agency. The Trail Blazers are heavily linked to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the team reportedly being aggressive in […] The post Blazers rumors: Portland linked to familiar frontcourt target in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .