Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff after 4 full seasons, first playoff series win since 2018
7 months ago

Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff after 4 full seasons, first playoff series win since 2018

New York Times  

The Cleveland Cavaliers dismissed J.B. Bickerstaff as their coach after 4 1/2 seasons, three postseason appearances and 170 regular-season wins with him at the helm. is a well-respected NBA coach and an incredible human-being,” team president Koby Altman said in a news release announcing Bickerstaff’s ouster. We wish J.B., his wife Nikki and their three children the best in their future endeavors.” The Cleveland Cavaliers have dismissed J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach, it was announced today by Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman from Cleveland Clinic Courts. He ended the playoffs in street clothes due to a left calf strain, missing the final two games against the Celtics — the last of Bickerstaff’s tenure in Cleveland.

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Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-101 in their home opener. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points each, while Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham also scored 22 and 33 points respectively for the Cavs. The Pistons were led by Jarret Allen with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while the Cavaliers …

Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA’s worst record for 2nd straight year
2 months, 1 week ago

Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA’s worst record for 2nd straight year

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons Last season: NBA-worst 14-68, including single-season record 28-game losing streak. ADDITIONS: President of basketball operations Trajan Langdon, Bickerstaff, F Tobias Harris, G Malik Beasley, G Tim Hardaway Jr. and rookie G Ron Holland, the No. The Pistons will probably stick with Bickerstaff no matter how the season shakes out after having two coaches — Williams and Dwane Casey …

J.B. Bickerstaff says there’s proof he can turn around Pistons after doing it with Cavaliers
5 months, 1 week ago

J.B. Bickerstaff says there’s proof he can turn around Pistons after doing it with Cavaliers

Associated Press  

DETROIT — J.B. Bickerstaff believes he can be the coach to finally turn around the Detroit Pistons, a once-proud franchise that has had the NBA’s worst record the last two seasons. The Pistons, who have lost a league-record 14 straight playoff games dating to 2008, hired Bickerstaff after he was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, a franchise the coach helped …

Why Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes he can be successful in Detroit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes he can be successful in Detroit

New York Times  

DETROIT — Fired in May, J.B. Bickerstaff sat in Detroit newly hired on Wednesday by a franchise looking to mimic the success he had found in Cleveland. Bickerstaff has to walk a tightrope of developing the roster’s emerging talent while also making sure that nothing close to what happened last season happens again. It just doesn’t happen for everyone overnight.” …

Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoffs appearances and steady progress
7 months ago

Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoffs appearances and steady progress

News 18  

CLEVELAND: J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland’s coach on Thursday despite the Cavs improving in each of his four seasons and making it to the second round of the playoffs this year despite numerous injuries. His dismissal came one week after the Cavs were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference …

Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress
7 months ago

Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland’s coach Thursday despite the Cavs improving in each of his four seasons and overcoming numerous injuries this year to make it to the second round of the playoffs. His dismissal came a week after the Cavs were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern …

Cavs oust J.B. Bickerstaff, a good man who had players’ backs even if they didn’t have his
7 months ago

Cavs oust J.B. Bickerstaff, a good man who had players’ backs even if they didn’t have his

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Before the Cavs’ thrilling home win over the Indiana Pacers late in the regular season, I playfully asked J.B. Bickerstaff why he was so mean to the officials. … If our guys feel wronged, whether they’re right or wrong, I’m going with them.” GO DEEPER Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff after 4 full seasons He consistently had his players’ …

LeBron James 'will NOT have any input in the Lakers' search for a new coach' despite LA's reported interest in his podcast co-host and friend JJ Redick
7 months ago

LeBron James 'will NOT have any input in the Lakers' search for a new coach' despite LA's reported interest in his podcast co-host and friend JJ Redick

Daily Mail  

Shams Charania reports that James is 'not involved in the Lakers search' The Los Angeles Lakers' next head coach will be chosen by the team's front office and not LeBron James, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. 'I'm told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers head coaching search,' Charania told FanDuel TV host Michelle Beadle on Monday. The …

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. “This has been a difficult year for us, for a bunch of different reasons,” Bickerstaff said after the Cavaliers fell to Boston 113-98 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night. “Everything went wrong that could have went wrong,” said Cavs big man …

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to help the Celtics post their third …

A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster.

Associated Press  

A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster. The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS —Paul Silas : He was James’ first coach in the 2003-04 season and helped the first-year player win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. —Mike Brown : He led the Cavaliers to …

Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’
9 months ago

Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA. While being asked Wednesday night about sports gambling following comments made by Indiana All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, who said he sometimes feels like a “prop,” Bickerstaff said gamblers contacted him. “So it is a dangerous game and a fine line that we’re …

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers backing coach JB Bickerstaff despite 1st-round flop
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers backing coach JB Bickerstaff despite 1st-round flop

The Hindu  

The Cleveland Cavaliers got blown out. has been through this rebuild from the ground up and he’s done a phenomenal job instilling a culture here of accountability and hard work,” Altman said. I think he’s going to look back and reflect on what we could have done better, just like the players look back at what they could have done …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers promote Tyronn Lue as new head coach, replaces Doc Rivers
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers promote Tyronn Lue as new head coach, replaces Doc Rivers

Firstpost  

Tyronn Lue was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers when they captured the NBA championship with LeBron James in 2016. Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Clippers announced Tuesday that Tyronn Lue has been promoted from assistant to head coach, replacing Doc Rivers, who was fired last month. “As head coach, Ty will put a unique imprint on the organization, …

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