Micah Nori’s Trail Blazers Deal Reflects Tom Dundon’s Cost Focus

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Micah Nori’s Trail Blazers Deal Reflects Tom Dundon’s Cost Focus

Nori agreed to a three-year Trail Blazers contract with only the first season guaranteed and team options for the next two, per Jason Quick. The money has not been reported, but the structure fits Tom Dundon’s reported focus on limiting coaching costs. Dundon had earlier stated not wanting to pay over $1 million a year to the head coach.

By Raahib Singh

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Micah Nori Leaves Minnesota Timberwolves to Become Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach

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Micah Nori Leaves Minnesota Timberwolves to Become Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach

The Trail Blazers are hiring Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach, according to Shams Charania. Nori, widely viewed as one of the NBA’s top assistants, has been on NBA benches since 2009. He now takes over in Portland after helping Minnesota through its recent playoff rise as Chris Finch’s lead assistant.

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AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

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AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

Entering the draft without an agent, Dybantsa’s father, Ace, said agents and middlemen flooded AJ’s DMs with offers of “money, cars and other perks,” forcing blocks. He said some tried to control access, adding, “I thought AJ was my son.” Ace said, “trying to use my son” would not work because AJ is “No. 1” and already knows his value.

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Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton Emerge as Heat Targets After Giannis Trade

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Klay Thompson and Khris Middleton Emerge as Heat Targets After Giannis Trade

Thompson and Middleton are names to watch for Miami after the Giannis trade, according to Ethan Skolnick. The report suggests the Heat are already looking for veteran help around their new superstar core, with Thompson’s shooting and Middleton’s playoff experience fitting obvious needs as Miami tries to build a deeper, more dangerous contender.

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Brian Windhorst Questions Timberwolves’ Julius Randle Trade After Salary Dump

Windhorst called the Timberwolves’ Julius Randle trade “a salary dump” and “not a good trend” for Minnesota. He noted the franchise has paid “$100 million in luxury tax” during its best three-year run, but said the team is “not adding” around Anthony Edwards, leaving him to wonder, “how Ant looks at that.”

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Stephen A. Smith Says Giannis Would Make Heat a Top-Three Team in the East

“The thought of pairing him with Bam Adebayo, your defense is going to be elite,” Stephen A. said while discussing a potential Giannis move to Miami. He added, “Outside of those two teams, the Miami Heat is right there,” referring to New York and Boston, and said he would “easily” view Miami as a top-three team in the Eastern Conference.

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