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Micah Nori Headlines the Mavs and Blazers Coaching Searches
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori has emerged as a top candidate for both of the NBA's remaining head-coaching vacancies, Marc Stein reports. Nori is a confirmed Portland finalist alongside Boston's Tyler Lashbrook and sits among Dallas' leading contenders, with the Mavericks open since parting with Jason Kidd and the Blazers open after Tiago Splitter left for Chicago. The longtime Timberwolves lead assistant has been a head-coaching candidate for years, having stepped in as Minnesota's interim coach during the 2024 playoffs. The fantasy stakes lean toward Dallas, where the incoming staff inherits a roster being rebuilt around guard/forward Cooper Flagg. How they deploy the young cornerstone, on or off the ball, will shape his second-year usage and scoring ceiling. Portland's hire carries lighter fantasy weight, mostly touching the development of its young guards.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
