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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 25
Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand
Tom Dundon believes buying the Portland Trail Blazers was already a major investment in Portland. But as city officials weigh one of the biggest public financing decisions in franchise history, the billionaire owner is making it clear he sees that investment differently than many local leaders do.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
J.B. Bickerstaff rips Trail Blazers over controversial coaching decision
The Portland Trail Blazers ended their head coaching search on Tuesday when they hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. However, the Blazers’ decision isn’t going over well.
Micah Nori News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Micah Nori’s Contract With Trail Blazers Sparks Reaction From Other Coaches
The unusual contract that Micah Nori accepted to become head coach of the Trail Blazers is drawing a negative reaction from the National Basketball Coaches Association and other coaches around the league, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Micah Nori News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 24
Micah Nori's Contract is Major Red Flag For Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers should be celebrating the hire of new head coach Micah Nori, who is one of the most respected assistants in the league. Nori has nearly two decades of experience in the NBA, including the last five years with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he helped them win a playoff series in each of the last three seasons.
Micah Nori News / Field Level Media / June 23
Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach
The Portland Trail Blazers named longtime NBA assistant coach Micah Nori as their new head coach on Tuesday. Nori, 52, spent the past five seasons as the lead assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Micah Nori News / Yardbarker / June 23
Contract for new head coach exacerbates cheapness concerns surrounding owner Tom Dundon
The Trail Blazers took an unconventional approach to the contract of new head coach Micah Nori, one that only amplified concerns about owner Tom Dundon's financial commitment to the franchise.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / June 23
Blazers GM Joe Cronin: Micah Nori ’embodies the qualities’ we want
The Trail Blazers have officially announced Micah Nori as the franchise’s next head coach. Portland revealed the hiring Tuesday, about an hour after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Nori had agreed to take the job.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Micah Nori News / Hoops Wire / June 23
Trail Blazers to hire Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as next coach
The Trail Blazers have found their coach. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland is hiring Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as its next head coach on a multiyear deal.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Trail Blazers hiring Micah Nori as head coach
The Trail Blazers will hire Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 22
A Primer and Predictions for the Trail Blazers as the 2026 NBA Summer Begins 
On the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, the stage is set for excitement. The next several weeks will be full of drama and intrigue, with big name players expected to headline major trades.
Matisse Thybulle News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 22
This One Stat Proves Why Blazers Should Re-Sign Matisse Thybulle
Matisse Thybulle may have played his last game with the Portland Trail Blazers as his contract is expiring and he can test the open market in free agency this offseason.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / June 21
Avdija Speaks on Car Crash, Wembanyama
Speaking in Hebrew with Israel’s N12 News, Deni Avdija spoke about how an in-season car crash affected his play and glancingly alludes to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama: Deni Avdija: [About the car crash] “I saw my life flashing before my eyes.” Danny Kushmaro (interviewer): “That bad?” Avdija: “My dad was driving, and I was next to him.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 21
Deni Avdija Didn’t Take the Bait When Asked About Victor Wembanyama After the Finals
Just as he ascends in his stature as one of the NBA’s best players in the current time, Victor Wembanyama seems to attract a little too much attention to his behavior.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 20
Tom Dundon Will Address Portland Business Leaders This Week
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon will headline a Portland Metro Chamber event this week, presumably championing local initiative to overhaul the Moda Center, the venue in which the Trail Blazers play.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 18
Chris Jent In Mix For Trail Blazers’ Coaching Job
It has been two weeks since reports indicated the Trail Blazers had identified three finalists for their head coaching job, with Tiago Splitter, Micah Nori, and Tyler Lashbrook said to be in the running at that time.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers
The Chicago Bulls hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach on Monday. Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record after taking over for Chauncey Billups, who was arrested in October as part of a gambling investigation.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / June 17
Portland Trail Blazers 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers just experienced one of the more confusing seasons in recent memory. The Allen Estate agreed to sell the team to its new majority owner, Tom Dundon, last offseason.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 16
Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Suffers Major Front-Office Loss to Bulls After Lowballing HC Candidates
Just when you thought the Portland Trail Blazers are facing a turnaround with a playoff appearance in a turbulent season, they have have suffered a catastrophic blow to their foundational stability.
Tiago Splitter News / Yardbarker / June 15
Did Bulls get it right with hiring of Tiago Splitter as new head coach?
Was this the right move for Chicago?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: NBA Draft Scenarios Fantasy Managers Should Be Rooting For
The NBA Draft always creates winners and losers. For fantasy basketball managers, however, the biggest victories often happen before the rookies ever play a game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Stadium Rant / June 11
The Portland Trail Blazers Are Essential To The Bucks Getting An Antetokounmpo Deal Done
The Portland Trail Blazers could be a part of one of the biggest trades in NBA history, and it’s not for the reason you might think. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to be on his way out of Milwaukee after spending the first 13 years of his career there.
Jerami Grant News / Hoops Wire / June 8
Blazers expected to again explore Jerami Grant trade market
The Trail Blazers are once again expected to explore trade possibilities involving veteran forward Jerami Grant as they continue to build around their younger core.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff
Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 7
Trail Blazers could be key to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
No matter what kind of trade offers develop for the Greek Freak, the Blazers should be angling to involve themselves in the action.
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