NBA Insider Says Micah Nori is being eyed by the Cavaliers for head coaching position
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been granted permission to interview Micah Nori for their vacant coaching position.
The Cleveland Cavaliers received permission to interview Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for franchise’s head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Nori has also talked with the Lakers for vacancy there. Nori is an
The native of Ohio boasts 15 seasons of experience as an NBA assistant coach. He has never held a head coaching position in the NBA. Nori is among the five candidates for the job, alongside Kenny Atkinson, James Borrego, Chris Quinn, and Johnnie Bryant.
Apart from the Cavaliers, the 50-year-old has also been in discussions with the Lakers for their coaching vacancy. However, recent reports suggest that former NBA star JJ Reddick is nearing a deal to become the Lakers’ head coach.
Nori recently completed his fourth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before joining the Timberwolves, he served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons for three seasons, the Denver Nuggets for three seasons, the Sacramento Kings for two seasons, and the Toronto Raptors for four seasons.
President Tim Connelly Backs Micah Nori for Future Head Coaching Role
Micah Nori has been an integral part of the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching staff and played a significant role in the team’s success this season. Under Nori’s guidance, the Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference Finals.