Portland Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori to one-year coaching deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers announced the hiring of Micah Nori as head coach on a one-year deal. Nori, previously an assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves, will have a team option for two additional seasons. This move allows the Blazers, now under Tom Dundon’s ownership, to evaluate Nori year-to-year without long-term financial commitment. The contract structure may influence other teams, particularly in the NFL where fully guaranteed multi-year contracts are standard. It raises questions about the potential for NFL teams to adopt similar short-term coaching agreements.
- •Micah Nori joins the Portland Trail Blazers as head coach.
- •The deal is for one year with two option years.
- •Nori was a long-time assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •The move allows for year-to-year evaluation without financial penalties.
- •Short-term contracts could become more common in coaching across sports.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — New Portland Trail Blazers HC Micah Nori Talks One-Year Contract, Return to the Playoffs
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — One-year deal for Portland coach Micah Nori could give NFL teams ideas
"Micah Nori dismisses skepticism over his unconventional one-year deal, shifting focus toward sustaining Portland's postseason momentum with a veteran-led roster and his signature high-energy coaching style.
"The Portland Trail Blazers have hired a new coach.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 1:19 AMNew Portland Trail Blazers HC Micah Nori Talks One-Year Contract, Return to the Playoffs
Micah Nori dismisses skepticism over his unconventional one-year deal, shifting focus toward sustaining Portland's postseason momentum with a veteran-led roster and his signature high-energy coaching style.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:12 PMOne-year deal for Portland coach Micah Nori could give NFL teams ideas
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired a new coach.
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