The candidacy of Kenny Atkinson for head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers is “gaining steam,” stories Marc Stein.
James Borrego had emerged as the favourite for the job, however Atkinson can also be being strongly thought-about. Atkinson was fired by the Brooklyn Nets as head coach in 2020 and has since labored as an assistant coach underneath Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors. In 2022, Atkinson agreed to grow to be head coach of the Charlotte Hornets however determined to not in the end take the job.
Micah Nori can also be in competition for the job.
The Cavaliers parted methods with J.B. Bickerstaff quickly after they had been eradicated within the second spherical of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics.