Trail Blazers narrow head coaching search to three candidates

The Portland Trail Blazers are down to three candidates for their head coaching position: Micah Nori, Tyler Lashbrook, and Tiago Splitter. Interim coach Splitter, who led the team to a 41-38 record, is considered a frontrunner, but concerns over salary limit his prospects. Nori, an assistant with the Timberwolves, is respected for his offensive strategy, while Lashbrook has limited experience but is praised for late-game coaching. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are interviewing Terry Stotts, a former head coach, as they continue their coaching search after a disappointing season.

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