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New Portland coach Mike Nori says the Blazers are ready to build on last year’s playoff run
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
75% centerFirst reported by Walla · 14 hours ago
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What happened
Mike Nori held his first press conference as Portland’s new head coach on Thursday night. He said the Trail Blazers are coming off a playoff season, praised the previous staff, and outlined a physical, defensive identity while stressing that success will make contract concerns irrelevant.
- 01Nori spoke publicly for the first time as Portland’s new head coach.
- 02He praised the team’s playoff season and the previous coaching staff.
- 03He wants Portland to play physical, force turnovers, and push pace.
- 04Nori said winning, not contract length or money, is his focus.
- 05He highlighted Clingan, Camara, and Damian Lillard as key parts of the next step.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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MakoCenter · Hebrew15 minutes ago
New Portland coach Mike Nori says the Blazers are ready to build on last year’s playoff run
N12Center · Hebrew15 minutes ago
Portland’s New Coach Mica Nori Says Winning Will Solve Contract Questions
N12Center · Hebrew14 hours ago
Portland’s unusual coaching deal draws sharp criticism from the NBA coaches union
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