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The candidacy of Kenny Atkinson for head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers is "gaining steam," reports Marc Stein. James Borrego had emerged as the favorite for the job, but Atkinson is also being strongly considered. Atkinson was fired by the Brooklyn Nets as head coach in 2020 and has since worked as an assistant coach under Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors. In 2022, … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Emerging As Favorite For Cavaliers’ Job

There is a growing leaguewide expectation that Donovan Mitchell will sign an extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. Mitchell is eligible to sign a four-year extension with the Cavaliers this summer worth a projected $208.5 million. There has been reporting that if Mitchell extends with Cleveland then Darius Garland will seek a trade. The Cavs have also drawn a … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Expected To Sign Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a big offseason. They have some decisions to make with free agents, as well potentially trading away some long-term Pelicans. In return, New Orleans hopes to rebalance their roster around Zion Williamson, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III. One player the Pelicans are interested in is Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. New Orleans has had … [Read more...] about Pelicans Interested In Trading For Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen has been mentioned in trade rumors this summer. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reluctant to trade Allen. One reason Cleveland isn't jumping on trading their starting center is that star guard Donovan Mitchell is a fan of Allen. Mitchell has been described as not wanting to lose Allen as a teammate. Cleveland is expected to offer a Mitchell a four-year, max … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Would Like Cavs To Keep Jarrett Allen

The New York Knicks would not be "enthusiastic" in pursuing a trade for Donovan Mitchell if he became available this offseason compared to their level of interest in 2022, sources tell Fred Katz of The Athletic. The Knicks had serious talks with the Utah Jazz on a Mitchell trade during the 2022 offseason, but they ultimately traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks Not As ‘Enthusiastic’ About Trading For Donovan Mitchell As They Were In 2022