Top Timberwolves assistant to interview for 1 head coach job
Mar 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori reacts during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori might parlay his expanded playoff role into a head coaching job elsewhere.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have received permission to speak with Nori about their head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Nori is among several assistants eyed by the Cavaliers, along with the likes of Kenny Atkinson and James Borrego.
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 Ohio native. pic.twitter.com/pqmD4u802c
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 3, 2024
Nori is getting a good bit of attention right now after essentially handling sideline duties during the playoffs following Chris Finch’s knee injury. An Ohio native, Nori had a significant role in gameplanning even before Finch got hurt, and was likely to be on the head coaching radar either way.
Nori has also been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, but he does not appear to be one of their leading candidates.
