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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The hiring of Micah Nori as the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach may seem like a distant development to Terrell Hills residents, but it's a reminder that the NBA has a significant presence in the San Antonio area. The Trail Blazers' first-round playoff loss to the San Antonio team this year shows that local fans have a vested interest in the league's coaching carousel. As the city's basketball enthusiasts follow the Trail Blazers' new direction under Nori, they may also be keeping an eye on how the San Antonio team's success might impact the local sports landscape. With the Trail Blazers looking to build on their first winning season in five years, Terrell Hills residents who follow the NBA may be watching to see how Nori's leadership style and experience influence the team's performance, and how that might compare to the coaching strategies employed by the San Antonio team.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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