NBA coaching community criticizes Micah Nori's hiring process
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The NBA coaching community is expressing frustration over Micah Nori's hiring as head coach. Critics cite the circumstances surrounding the contract negotiation led by Tom Dundon, who has a reputation for being frugal. The coaching search reportedly commenced mid-season while Tiago Splitter was leading the team into the playoffs. Coaches voiced concerns about being lowballed in contract offers compared to their current compensation.
- •Micah Nori has been hired as an NBA head coach.
- •Frustration arises over Tom Dundon's management style.
- •Critics claim coaches are undervalued in contract offers.
- •Contract negotiations began while Tiago Splitter was coaching.
- •Nori is well-respected within the coaching community.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — NBA coaching community irate at circumstances of Micah Nori's hiring
"NBA coaching community irate at circumstances of Micah Nori's hiring
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