Micah Nori expresses confidence in Scoot's role with Trail Blazers

Micah Nori discussed Scoot's position with the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026. Nori emphasized that Scoot is loved by the organization and has an important role moving forward. While the team could not reach an extension agreement with him, they still retain the option to match any offers he may receive as a restricted free agent next year. Nori believes there is still plenty of time for the team to evaluate Scoot's performance before making long-term decisions.

• 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — “At the end of the day, Scoot knows we love him. Scoot …