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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their 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 interviewed...
Key takeaway Nori, who spent the past five seasons with the Timberwolves, has interviewed for multiple head coach vacancies, including the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, the New York Knicks last year, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The Portland Trail Blazers' hiring of Micah Nori as head coach has no direct impact on Tomball , but the story does highlight the ever-changing landscape of professional sports. As a community within the Houston area, Tomball residents may be more interested in the Houston Rockets, but the Blazers' new ownership group, led by Tom Dundon, is a reminder that team ownership can have far-reaching effects on a franchise's direction. In Tomball, local sports enthusiasts may be curious about how ownership and coaching changes can influence a team's performance, and whether similar changes could impact their own favorite teams. The Blazers' return to the playoffs after a five-year absence also serves as a testament to the importance of strong leadership and coaching in professional sports, a lesson that can be applied to sports teams at all levels, including those in Tomball.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Portland Trail Blazers picked Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as their 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 interviewed...
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