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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
The hiring of Micah Nori as the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach has no direct impact on Magnolia , but the story does highlight the ever-changing landscape of professional sports, which can have a ripple effect on local communities. As Magnolia continues to grow and develop, its residents may be interested in the business side of sports, particularly with the Blazers' new ownership group led by Tom Dundon. The reported $4.25 billion sale of the NBA franchise is a significant transaction that can spark conversations about the economic influence of sports teams on their respective regions. In Montgomery County, where Magnolia is located, the presence of professional sports teams in the Houston area can contribute to the local economy through tourism and job creation. As the Blazers embark on a new era under Nori's leadership, Magnolia residents may be curious to see how the team's performance affects the broader sports landscape in the Houston area.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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