The Minnesota Timberwolves announced in a press release today that Joseph Blair, Micah Nri and Pablo Prigioni would be the team's assistant coaches under Chris Finch next season.

“Chris and I are excited to have Micah join our coaching staff in addition to giving new responsibilities to Joseph and Pablo. With staff development at the forefront, we look forward to supporting Joseph and Pablo as they continue to progress in their new roles, as well as provide guidance for Micah as he steps into a new coaching chapter,” said president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas. “We had a diligent process to evaluate our front bench needs and determined the coaching styles, philosophies and ideologies that best complement Head Coach Chris Finch and the vision we see for the future of the Timberwolves. We’re confident that with Chris at the helm and with the support of the assistant coaches, we have a group in place that will maximize our top players’ potential both on and off the court and also untap our young talent.”

“Gersson and I executed a collaborative process to evaluate the purpose and talents of the coaches we needed on staff to support the future goals and accomplishments of the Timberwolves,” said Finch. “It was an easy decision to round out our front bench staff with Joseph, Micah and Pablo because of the different skills, approaches and backgrounds each bring to the table. I look forward to getting to work with each coach starting this summer.”

Blair spent his first season with the Wolves last year after working his way up from the G League ranks. He won the 2019 G League title with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and spent the following year as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Prigioni has now spent two seasons on the Wolves' staff, and played 20 years of pro basketball between the NBA and overseas leagues. Nori comes to Minnesota after three years as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons.