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Blazers Fan Pushes Back on Anthony Davis Rumor After New Coach Hire
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First reported by Mako · Jun 23, 2026
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Portland is set to hire Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new coach, while a report that Anthony Davis could be a target drew sharp backlash from a Blazers podcaster. Mike Richman said Davis is a great player but would be the wrong fit and too expensive for Portland.
- 01Portland is hiring Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new head coach.
- 02Jake Fischer said Anthony Davis could be headed to the Blazers.
- 03Blazers fan and podcaster Mike Richman blasted the idea as “gross.”
- 04Davis is said to want a max extension and has a $62.7 million player option.
- 05Richman warned Portland against giving Davis a maximum contract.
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