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Cavaliers coach blames referees for team’s injury issues

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is pointing the finger at officiating after two of his players got hurt in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers. Atkinson revealed Monday that forwards De’Andre …

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Cavaliers coach ejected after profanity-laced outburst at referees

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson got his money’s worth before getting ejected from Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs trailed the Pacers 78-76 with about a minute left inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in …

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Former All-Star has disrespectful take on Kenny Atkinson

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is among the favorites to win NBA Coach of the Year honors, but one former NBA All-Star thinks he should not be one of the leading contenders. In an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday, …

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Cavaliers hire ex-NBA champion assistant as new head coach

The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired a former NBA champion as their new head coach. Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Cavs, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. ESPN Sources: The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring …

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Report: Favorite emerging for Cavaliers head coach job

A favorite appears to be emerging for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach vacancy. NBA reporter Marc Stein reported on Friday that he has heard multiple times that Kenny Atkinson is “gaining steam” for the Cavs job. Stein also …

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Report: Kenny Atkinson the leading candidate for 1 head coach job

Kenny Atkinson’s stint as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets was not all that successful, but one team might be willing to give him another shot. Atkinson is the leading candidate to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jason …

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Report names 2 leading candidates for Cavaliers head coach job

The Cleveland Cavaliers are searching for a new head coach, and they reportedly already have their eye on at least two candidates. JB Bickerstaff was fired as head coach of the Cavaliers on Thursday after four-plus seasons with the team. According to …

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4 potential candidates emerge for Lakers head coach job

Four potential candidates have already been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job in light of Darvin Ham’s dismissal. Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported Friday that the Lakers plan to conduct an “extensive …

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Report: Bucks narrow head coaching search to 3 candidates

The Milwaukee Bucks have narrowed their head coaching search to a final three. The Bucks intend to conduct further discussions with former Raptors coach Nick Nurse, Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, and Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin, according to …

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Bucks put together initial list of potential coaching candidates

The Milwaukee Bucks are embarking on the process of replacing the fired Mike Budenholzer, and they are targeting some experienced names in their initial set of interviews. The Bucks have received permission to speak to Golden State Warriors assistant …

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Warriors could lose top assistant coach to Western rival?

As the Golden State Warriors prepare for their first-round playoff series against the Sacramento Kings, one of their lead assistants is also preparing for an interview with a rival team. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Houston …

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Steve Kerr sheds light on reason Kenny Atkinson turned down Hornets

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson verbally agreed to a multi-year deal to become the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets last week, but he had a change of heart. Steve Kerr has provided some more context behind his assistant’s …

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Reporter offers explanation for Kenny Atkinson changing mind

Kenny Atkinson had a surprising change of heart over the weekend and decided he will not become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. According to one report, the job was not right for his family. Will Kunkel of FOX Charlotte was told …

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Kenny Atkinson makes surprising decision regarding Hornets job

The Charlotte Hornets are going to have to reopen their head coaching search after a surprising about-face from Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. Reports emerged last week that Atkinson had agreed to a four-year deal to become the …

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Charlotte Hornets have chosen their new head coach

The Charlotte Hornets have hired a new head coach. The Hornets finalized their coaching search this week and were expected to make an announcement on their decision. They have done so. The Hornets are hiring Kenny Atkinson and giving him a four-year …

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Hornets’ head coach search down to 2 candidates?

The Charlotte Hornets are one of two NBA teams with a head coach opening, and they appear to be down to two candidates to fill it. Hornets owner Michael Jordan will meet with both Mike D’Antoni and Kenny Atkinson this week, according to Adrian …

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