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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their next 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 interv...
Key takeaway Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timberwolves, has interv...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The Portland Trail Blazers' hiring of Micah Nori as head coach may seem like a distant development to San Antonio residents, but it has a tangible connection to the local community. The Blazers' recent playoff run ended with a loss to the San Antonio team, a testament to the city's strong basketball presence. As the Blazers look to build on their success under Nori's leadership, San Antonio fans can expect to see more competitive matchups between the two teams in the future. Additionally, the Blazers' new ownership group, led by Tom Dundon, may bring new dynamics to the NBA's Western Conference, potentially impacting the balance of power in the league and San Antonio's position within it. With the city's own team having recently faced the Blazers in the playoffs, locals will be watching Nori's tenure with interest, eager to see how his coaching style and the team's new ownership shape the Blazers' performance against San Antonio in upcoming seasons.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their next 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 interv...
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