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Northwest Notes: Nori, Blazers, Avdija, Jazz, Thunder

New Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori may have an affable personality, but he holds his players to a high standard and isn’t afraid to let them know when they aren’t executing the team’s game plan, writes Jason Quick of…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:54 AM
Northwest Notes: Nori, Blazers, Avdija, Jazz, Thunder
Key Things to Know
  • New Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori is enforcing high execution standards during Portland's strong 6-1 start.
  • Portland has achieved an undefeated 5-0 road record to open the season.
  • Micah Nori called an angry timeout after Sidy Cissoko blew a defensive coverage against Phoenix despite a 19-point lead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori is holding players to high standards despite his affable personality, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. The Trail Blazers opened the season with a strong 6-1 record, highlighted by an undefeated 5-0 start on the road.

During a recent road victory in Phoenix, Nori called a timeout after forward Sidy Cissoko missed a defensive assignment. Forward Deni Avdija noted that Nori heavily emphasizes attention to small details to build a winning team culture.

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