The shorthanded Cavaliers were eliminated from the postseason by Boston on Wednesday night. Following the second-round ouster, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s position with the team is in “serious jeopardy,” league sources tell Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. Both The Athletic and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link) state that Cleveland plans to … [Read more...] about J.B. Bickerstaff’s Future With Cavs In “Serious Jeopardy”
“Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs
While there are reportedly teams waiting to make trade offers for him if he decides not to sign, there is a “growing sentiment” around the NBA that Donovan Mitchell will wind up inking a maximum-salary extension with the Cavaliers this offseason, according to Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. A four-year extension for Mitchell is projected to be worth … [Read more...] about “Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs
Southeast Notes: Cayette-Weston, Banchero, Clingan, Adebayo
The Hornets have named Shelly Cayette-Weston as their president of business operations, according to a team press release. Cayette-Weston, who will join the organization on July 1, has spent 12 years with the Cavaliers, including the last two as executive VP & chief commercial officer. “I think my strength really centers around relationships and that’s the start of it,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Cayette-Weston, Banchero, Clingan, Adebayo
Donovan Mitchell Won’t Play In Game 4
Cavaliers leading scorer Donovan Mitchell will miss Game 4 against the Celtics tonight due to a left calf strain, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. The absence of Mitchell puts Cleveland in a dire situation as it tries to even the series. The Cavs trail the top-seeded Celtics, 2-1, after losing Game 3 on their home floor. Mitchell was listed as questionable to play on Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Won’t Play In Game 4
Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Monday’s Game
Donovan Mitchell had 33 points in Game 3 of the Cavaliers’ series against the Celtics on Saturday but there’s no guarantee he’ll play in Game 4 on Monday night. He’s listed as questionable due to a left calf strain, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen is also listed as questionable due to a bruised rib, which has kept him out of action for … [Read more...] about Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Monday’s Game