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Trail Blazers hire Wolves assistant Micah Nori as coach

The Portland Trail Blazers have selected Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori to serve as their new head coach.

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📍 Where it landed

The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori, an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves, was reportedly signed to a one-year deal with team options for subsequent seasons.

The hiring comes a year after Chauncey Billups' sudden exit as coach of the Trail Blazers.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

The Portland Trail Blazers have officially moved to hire Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori joins the organization after previously serving as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Coverage from ESPN, Bleacher Report, OregonLive.com, Yahoo Sports, and NBA.com highlights the timing of the transition. Reports note that Nori replaces Tiago Splitter as head coach.

The timing of the hire is noted to be ahead of the upcoming NBA draft. Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the contract or details regarding the remainder of the coaching staff.

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Answered

Who is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers?

Micah Nori has been hired as the head coach.

Who did Micah Nori replace?

Nori replaces Tiago Splitter.

What was Micah Nori's previous role?

Nori was an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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