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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.

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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 (Twitter link). Nori agreed to a one-year deal with team options for the following two seasons, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic.

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.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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

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.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / June 20

What Can the Blazers Expect From Damian Lillard on his Return?

The story of Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup will intensify over the next few months. It’s set to be emotional for the franchise, which traded away the nine-time All-Star on the eve of the 2023-24 season after it was the clear a rebuild was the only way forward.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / June 19

Toumani Camara Trade Speculation Offers Interesting Question for Blazers Fans

‘Tis the season for NBA Trade Rumors to fly across the basketball landscapes like Minnesota blizzards in January. You can’t swing a cat without hitting someone talking about the Portland Trail Blazers making a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown nowadays.

Jaylen Brown News / Blazer's Edge / June 19

Giannis Trade Dream Dying for Trail Blazers, Jaylen Brown Might Be Alive

The Portland Trail Blazers have been widely rumored to be active players in this summer’s NBA trade-fest. Having ascended to the middle of the league’s hierarchy, Portland may be looking to add a bona fide star to their lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 19

Blazers Fans Think Coaching Search is Headed Wider

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to search for their next head coach, Blazers fans are starting to speculate that the eventual hire will come from sources beyond the ones speculated on for the last month.

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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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 19

Way-Too-Early Power Rankings Offer Good, But Not Great Outlook of 2027 Blazers

It hasn’t even been a week since 2025-26’s NBA season ended, but that hasn’t stopped the basketball world from sizing up all 32 teams ahead of next year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 18

Questions About Toumani Camara, Vit Krejci, and Knicks Dynasties

The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag is never short of questions about the Portland Trail Blazers. Many of them get answered in long form throughout the year, but we often get shorter bites that need one-off answers too brief to make a post out of.

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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.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 18

Why Blazers Made a Mistake Not Hiring Tiago Splitter

Tiago Splitter is now the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, leaving the Portland Trail Blazers after a chaotic and tumultuous season. While Splitter was dealt a difficult hand at times during the season, taking over for Chauncey Billups one game into the year, he proved why he deserves to be a head coach in the league.

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?

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Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / June 11

Chauncey Billups Appears In Court For Status Update Hearing

While the Trail Blazers are moving forward with their head coaching search, former coach Chauncey Billups is seeking an end to his legal troubles. Billups

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EasySportz / June 10

Trail Blazers Set to Take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Giant Risk

Portland Trail Blazers are making waves, but not for their usual reasons. The team is willing to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo without long-term assurances.

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