Jay Triano considered for Portland Trail Blazers coaching staff

Jay Triano is emerging as a strong candidate to join Micah Nori’s coaching staff with the Portland Trail Blazers. After serving on Jason Kidd’s staff in Dallas last season, Triano, who has previously coached the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns, may bring valuable experience to the team. Nori, new to the head coaching role, has a prior relationship with Triano from their time in Toronto. Further developments regarding coaching staff decisions are expected soon as the offseason progresses.

• 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jay Triano, who has coached both the Raptors and the …