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Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising
2 weeks ago

Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising

Associated Press  

There was a conversation Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell had during training camp, the topic being all the teams that were generating the most preseason buzz in the Eastern Conference. “We’ve kept our standards pretty high,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “Obviously, we had some ups and downs with winning and losing streaks at times, but to finish the season the …

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Cavaliers’ unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome
4 weeks ago

Cavaliers’ unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — As the Cavaliers were pushing their home record to 10-0 and improving the franchise’s historic start to an eye-popping 17-1, a solitary voice rose from the seats that could be heard throughout the lower bowl of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “He’s in this zone,” Atkinson said of the 27-year-old Jerome, already with his fourth NBA team. “It’s phenomenal.” While …

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Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot
1 month, 1 week ago

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The floor and ball both looked different. “It’s just a vibe in the city and I hope it doesn’t change.” Even playing without starting forward Evan Mobley, Cleveland became the sixth team in league history to win its first 14 games and the first since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who opened 24-0 and finished 73-9. Atkinson, who …

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With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson
2 months, 1 week ago

With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 48-34, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference semifinals. Atkinson inherits a talented, deep squad with experience and in All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, one of the league’s best two-way players. Strengths and weaknesses The good: Mitchell headlines Cleveland’s “Core 4” with guard Darius Garland, forward Evan Mobley and center Jarrett Allen, one of the NBA’s most underrated …

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Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Star Donovan Mitchell Relieved to Be in Cleveland for Long Haul

Associated Press  

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has relieved the weight of expectations and speculation about his future with a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the team. Mitchell, who was traded from Utah to Cleveland in 2022, feels an immediate connection with the city and is excited to be part of the team's core moving forward. The 28-year-old spent much of last …

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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
5 months ago

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Mobley’s agents, Joe Smith and Thad Foucher, first told ESPN about the extension. Mobley’s agreement is the latest positive development this summer for the Cavs, who after hiring Kenny Atkinson …

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Atkinson confident Cavs can take the next step. Team optimistic Mitchell will sign an extension
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Atkinson confident Cavs can take the next step. Team optimistic Mitchell will sign an extension

Associated Press  

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — From the outside, Kenny Atkinson kept tabs on Cleveland and recognized something special happening with the Cavaliers. “I knew all the great things that were in place.” With a sterling reputation for developing young players, the 57-year-old Atkinson who spent the past three seasons as Steve Kerr’s top assistant in Golden State came across as earnest and …

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Kenny Atkinson and Cavaliers know maximizing Evan Mobley is best path to success
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenny Atkinson and Cavaliers know maximizing Evan Mobley is best path to success

New York Times  

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Kenny Atkinson was head coach of the Brooklyn Nets when the Cavs traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for a package of players and the Nets’ unprotected pick in the 2018 draft. “I do think we can schematically get the ball in his hands more, quite honestly, and it’s going to be multiple ways.” GO DEEPER …

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Kenny Atkinson signs 5-year contract to coach Cavaliers, who made change after playoff appearance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kenny Atkinson signs 5-year contract to coach Cavaliers, who made change after playoff appearance

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Kenny Atkinson’s first stint as an NBA head coach ended with a sudden, strange separation in Brooklyn. “His familiarity coaching alongside some of the NBA’s best elevates this partnership and we are excited that Kenny will guide our team and help us achieve our goals both on and off the court,” Altman added The Cavs plan to introduce …

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Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says
6 months ago

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Just days ahead of the NBA draft, the Cavaliers picked their coach. Kenny Atkinson, an assistant with Golden State who helped Brooklyn rebuild before a puzzling departure, will be Cleveland’s new coach, a person familiar with decision told The Associated Press on Monday. Atkinson was one of at least six known candidates to interview with the team since …

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Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources
6 months ago

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their next coach and are working to secure a lucrative contract extension with All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. Atkinson, 57, beat out New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego for the team’s head-coaching job, league sources told The …

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