Portland Trail Blazers Training Camp Practice Extended Unexpectedly
During the Portland Trail Blazers' first training camp practice, acting head coach Micah Nori's session extended unexpectedly, leaving players and coaches waiting longer than anticipated for the end-of-workout huddle.
Portland, OR, September 29, 2026 —
Portland, OR – The initial training camp practice for the Portland Trail Blazers concluded with an unexpected extension on Wednesday, as the session ran longer than anticipated by players and coaching staff. Acting head coach Micah Nori led the workout, which saw its scheduled end time pushed back, ultimately delaying the customary end-of-session huddle.
The duration of the extension and the specific reasons for the extended practice were not immediately disclosed. Reports indicate that both players and coaches were kept on the court longer than their expected schedule, leading to a delay before the final team meeting could take place.
This marked the first official training camp practice for the team. The length of the session could be attributed to various coaching decisions, such as focusing on specific drills, assessing player performance, or implementing new strategies. The exact length of the extended period was not provided.
Micah Nori is currently serving as the acting head coach for the Trail Blazers. Further details regarding the practice’s content, individual player performance, or specific adjustments made by Nori were not made public following the session.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Freeman on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
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