Day: May 23, 2024

Kenny Atkinson, James Borrego Among Candidates For Cavaliers’ JobKenny Atkinson, James Borrego Among Candidates For Cavaliers’ Job

Kenny Atkinson and James Borrego have emerged as early candidates for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coaching vacancy.

Atkinson was last a head coach in 2020 with the Brooklyn Nets where he coached current Cavaliers Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert. Atkinson has most recently been an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.

Borrego was previously a head coach with the Charlotte Hornets and is currently an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Cleveland parted ways with J.B. Bickerstaff this week.

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Cavaliers Fire J.B. Bickerstaff As Head CoachCavaliers Fire J.B. Bickerstaff As Head Coach

The Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach.

Bickerstaff led the Cavaliers to a first round series win over the Orlando Magic, but were eliminated in the second round by the Boston Celtics in five games.

Shortly after the Cavaliers lost Game 5 to the Celtics, a report from The Athletic detailed why the franchise was considering a coaching change this offseason.

Bickerstaff was elevated to head coach of the Cavaliers in 2020 following the resignation of John Beilein.

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