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Maka Nouri Shrugs Off Contract Criticism as He Takes Over in Portland
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First reported by Walla · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Maika Nouri was officially introduced as Portland’s new coach and dismissed criticism of his one-year guaranteed deal with two team options. He said he is focused on coaching Danny Avedia and the Trail Blazers, who return to the playoffs after five years, not on the contract debate.
- 01Nouri’s contract has one guaranteed year and two team options.
- 02J.B. Bickerstaff criticized the deal as a “slap in the face.”
- 03Nouri said he is unfazed by outside noise and betting on himself.
- 04Portland hired him despite his lack of head-coaching experience.
- 05The Blazers reached the playoffs last season for the first time in five years.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Maka Nouri Shrugs Off Contract Criticism as He Takes Over in Portland
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
New Portland coach Mike Nori says the Blazers are ready to build on last year’s playoff run
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Portland’s New Coach Mica Nori Says Winning Will Solve Contract Questions
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Portland’s unusual coaching deal draws sharp criticism from the NBA coaches union
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