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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 The Pearland
This story has no direct connection to Pearland , as it revolves around the Portland Trail Blazers, a team based in Oregon. However, the mention of the NBA and its coaching changes can spark interest among local basketball fans in Pearland. The city's own recreational and youth sports programs may draw inspiration from the leadership and coaching strategies employed by teams like the Trail Blazers. Additionally, the story's theme of new ownership and leadership transitions could resonate with Pearland's own experiences in city government and local business, where changes in leadership can bring new visions and directions for the community. As Pearland continues to grow and develop, its residents may look to examples like the Trail Blazers' new ownership group for insights into effective leadership and management.
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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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