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Cleveland Cavaliers Could Battle Los Angeles Lakers for In-Demand Coaching Candidate Amid J.B. Bickerstaff Exit Rumors

Now that the season is over for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it comes as no surprise that the future of the team has been put into immediate question. One of the biggest issues the Cavs must face this summer is to make a decision on whether or not head coach J.B.

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Report: Several coaches linked to Cavs as potential J.B. Bickerstaff replacements

While J.B. Bickerstaff is still the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, three assistant coaches across the NBA have emerged as potential replacements if Bickerstaff’s time in Cleveland were to come to an end soon.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / 22 minutes ago

Report: JB Bickerstaff’s High Usage Of Donovan Mitchell Was Reason Mitchell Provided When Declining Invitation To Play For Team USA Last Summer

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff’s usage of Donovan Mitchell in 2022-23 was a reason Mitchell provided when declining an invitation to play for USA Basketball last summer at the FIBA World Cup. Mitchell averaged 35.8 minutes per game last season.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Playoff exit casts doubt over J.B. Bickerstaff's future with Cavs

Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff is not guaranteed a return to Cleveland despite his team advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. According to multiple reports, Bickerstaff and his assistant coaches are still being evaluated and not promised they'll be back with the Cavs next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / 13 hours ago

Another Head Coach Hits Hot Seat After Playoff Elimination

Eliminated from the playoffs following their loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to clean house.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / 23 hours ago

Report: Donovan Mitchell Didn’t Have Great Confidence In JB Bickerstaff, Whose Job Is In Serious Jeopardy

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Donovan Mitchell didn’t have great confidence in Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff, whose job is in serious jeopardy.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / 23 hours ago

Insider reveals Cavaliers' stance on HC J.B. Bickerstaff after elimination

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / 23 hours ago

Report: Cavaliers President Koby Altman Admonished JB Bickerstaff For Playing Donovan Mitchell Heavy Minutes vs. Rockets In December

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman admonished head coach JB

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Celtics looking to close out visiting Cavs in Game 5

Donovan Mitchell's availability will be among the top storylines Wednesday when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Boston Celtics for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / May 14

J.B. Bickerstaff and Darius Garland call out officiating after latest Cavs loss to Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and guard Darius Garland both expressed their frustration with the officiating in Game 4 of their playoff series with the Boston Celtics.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 13

Report: Cavaliers May Have Fired JB Bickerstaff Had They Lost To Pistons In December

According to NBA insider Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have fired head coach JB Bickerstaff had they lost to the Detroit Pistons

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / May 11

The Cleveland Cavaliers Almost Fired Coach J.B. Bickerstaff After A Loss To The Portland Trail Blazers This Season

Despite their Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics, it hasn't been a particularly smooth season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In fact, according to league insider Joe Vardon, they almost canned their head coach in the ultimate panic move after a loss to the Trail Blazers back in November.

NBA News / Cavaliers Nation / May 11

Report: Cavs might’ve fired J.B. Bickerstaff had they lost to Pistons earlier this season

J.B. Bickerstaff is coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers in some extremely big games against the Boston Celtics right now, but he may have been coaching for his very job earlier this season against the historically bad Detroit Pistons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / FanNation Cavs Insider / May 5

How Cavs Overcame Largest Game 7 Deficit In NBA History

Cleveland Cavaliers fans experienced every emotion on Sunday afternoon. Frustration, anger disappointment, hope, excitement, and joy were all the feelings for the home crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Rockets / May 5

Former Rockets Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Fighting for Cavs Job in Game 7

The NBA has just one game on its slate today, an afternoon matinee Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. However, there's a slight Houston Rockets angle to today's game, as J.B.

NBA News / Cavaliers Nation / May 4

J.B. Bickerstaff seemingly calls officiating into question after Cavs suffer brutal loss to Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff seemed to call the officiating into question following his squad’s Game 6 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, pointing out the difference in free-throw attempts between the two teams.

NBA News / FanNation Cavs Insider / May 3

What Went Wrong For Cavaliers In Game 6 Loss To Magic?

The Cleveland Cavaliers' nightmares at the Kia Center continue. They had a chance to officially eliminate the Orlando Magic in Game 6, but let it slip away in the closing minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / FanNation Cavs Insider / April 29

Cavaliers’ J.B. Bickerstaff Addresses Postseason Perimeter Offensive Struggles

With their NBA Playoffs First Round series tied at 2-2, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host an important Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / ClutchPoints / April 17

Is Cavs’ J.B. Bickerstaff is coaching for his job in 2024 NBA Playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are opening the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic, and they have a lot on the line against their biggest doubters and critics.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / April 16

NBA analyst slams 'reprehensible' decision by Cavaliers

The Cavaliers intentionally avoided the No. 2 seed by tanking the end of their final game.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Cavs bench starters late despite lead with seeding on the line

Cavaliers bench starters late despite holding lead with seeding on the line

The Cavaliers faced some questions Sunday over their decision to essentially punt the fourth quarter of the regular season finale to try to manipulate their first round playoff matchup.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9