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Miami Herald
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Report: Knicks interview Wolves assistant Micah Nori
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori is the third candidate to formally interview for the New York Knicks' vacant head coaching position, ESPN reported Tuesday. Former NBA head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins previously met with the team about replacing fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, dismissed earlier this month after the Knicks' first Eastern Conference finals appearance in a quarter-century. Nori, 51, has been on Chris Finch's staff in Minnesota since 2021. The Timberwolves denied the Knicks' request for an interview with Finch. Nori previously worked as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons (2018-21), Denver Nuggets (2015-18), Sacramento Kings (2013-15) and Toronto Raptors (2009-13). Brown, 55, was fired 31 games into his third season as the head coach in Sacramento, where he posted a 107-88 overall record. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year also led the Cleveland Cavaliers (2005-10, 2013-14) and Los Angeles Lakers (2011-12) and has a career record of 454-304 in the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies fired Jenkins, 40, in March with nine games left in the regular season and a 44-29 record. He compiled a 250-214 record in nearly six full seasons with the Grizzlies. They qualified for the playoffs three times. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Mint
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Micah Nori, Timberwolves assistant, interviews for Knicks head coach role
Micah Nori has emerged as the candidate to interview for the vacancy of the head coach of The New York Knicks, according to reports. Nori, the Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach will join two other people in the race to occupy the position. This news is followed by the Knicks' decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau after a season that saw the team reach the Eastern Conference finals. Micah Nori is one of the top assistant coaches in the NBA. According to a source cited by The Post, Nori met with the Knicks earlier this week. The 51-year-old has been with the Timberwolves since 2021. He is serving the team as the lead assistant coach under head coach Chris Finch. His most notable moment came during the previous year's playoffs when Nori stepped in as Minnesota's sideline coach after Finch suffered an injury. Nori has vast experience in coaching as he has been with multiple NBA teams, including Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Pistons since 2009. Nori has joined former head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown as the third known candidate to formally interview for the Knicks' coaching position. While Jenkins was previously with the Memphis Grizzlies, Brown was formerly with the Sacramento Kings. Both other candidates aim to bring coaching experience to the table, while Nori will provide a fresh perspective with his assistant coaching background. The Knicks have also shown interest in other prominent names, including Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, Houston's Ime Udoka, Minnesota's Chris Finch, Atlanta's Quin Snyder, and Chicago's Billy Donovan. Nori's interview with the Knicks is not his first experience with a head coaching opportunity in the NBA. He was a finalist for the Phoenix Suns' head coaching job earlier this year, which ultimately went to Jordan Ott. Nori also interviewed with the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers last summer. As the search continues, the Knicks are likely to explore additional candidates considering the complexities of NBA coaching contracts. Whether they opt for a seasoned head coach or a rising candidate like Nori, is something to look for.
Reuters
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Knicks interview Wolves assistant Micah Nori
June 24 - Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori is the third candidate to formally interview for the New York Knicks' vacant head coaching position, ESPN reported Tuesday. Former NBA head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins previously met with the team about replacing fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, dismissed earlier this month after the Knicks' first Eastern Conference finals appearance in a quarter-century. Nori, 51, has been on Chris Finch's staff in Minnesota since 2021. The Timberwolves denied the Knicks' request for an interview with Finch. Nori previously worked as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons (2018-21), Denver Nuggets (2015-18), Sacramento Kings (2013-15) and Toronto Raptors (2009-13). Brown, 55, was fired 31 games into his third season as the head coach in Sacramento, where he posted a 107-88 overall record. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year also led the Cleveland Cavaliers (2005-10, 2013-14) and Los Angeles Lakers (2011-12) and has a career record of 454-304 in the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies fired Jenkins, 40, in March with nine games left in the regular season and a 44-29 record. He compiled a 250-214 record in nearly six full seasons with the Grizzlies. They qualified for the playoffs three times. --Field Level Media
New York Post
15 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks have third head coach candidate as Micah Nori interviews for job
A third interview candidate has emerged for the Knicks' coaching opening. Minnesota assistant coach Micah Nori became the third person to discuss the vacancy with the Knicks earlier this week, joining former head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown, a league source confirmed to The Post. ESPN first reported the Knicks' interest in the 51-year-old Nori, who had been with the Timberwolves since 2021. Advertisement The Knicks are interviewing Micah Nori for their head coaching opening. NBAE via Getty Images He previously served as an assistant with the Raptors, Kings, Nuggets and Pistons. The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau following a season in which he led the team to the Eastern Conference finals.
