The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially announced Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach. Atkinson, who was previously an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors under Steve Kerr and the Los Angeles Clippers under Ty Lue, brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Prior to joining the Cavaliers, Atkinson served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to the middle of the 2019-20 season. Although his tenure with the Nets was not without its challenges, Atkinson has proven himself to be a capable and dedicated coach.
With Atkinson at the helm, the Cavaliers will be looking to build on their success from last season. Under former head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the team made two playoff appearances but fell short of reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. With Atkinson’s leadership, the Cavaliers will be hoping to make a deeper playoff run in the upcoming season.
In addition to announcing Atkinson as their new head coach, the Cavaliers also have some key offseason decisions to make regarding their roster. One of the top priorities for the team is securing a contract extension for Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell, who is owed $35.4 million this season, has the option to opt out before the start of the 2025-26 season.
As the Cavaliers prepare for the upcoming season, fans can expect to see a new era of basketball under the guidance of Coach Atkinson. His experience and expertise will be invaluable in helping the team reach their full potential and achieve success on the court. Stay tuned for more updates on the Cavaliers and their offseason moves as they continue to build towards a bright future.