NBA forward Deni Avdija contacted Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori following a trade involving Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, seeking clarity on how the transaction would affect league dynamics.
According to a HoopsHype report published on November 3, 2026, Avdija reached out to Nori shortly after the trade was announced, asking, "How is this going to work?" The specific details of the trade were not disclosed in the initial report.
Avdija, a versatile forward, and Nori, a longtime NBA assistant coach, have crossed paths professionally in the past. Morant, a two-time All-Star, has been the face of the Grizzlies franchise since 2019.
Further details about the trade and its implications are expected to emerge in the coming days.
