Justin Powell

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next head coach.

Fantasy Impact

The two sides are working on a contract that’s expected to be completed soon. The Cavs had been down to Atkinson or Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego. The Cavaliers will have a number of decisions to make this offseason including extending Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, while Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have been in the middle of trade rumors though most recent reports expect them to keep all four of their core players.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after five seasons.

Fantasy Impact

Bickerstaff led Cleveland to the Eastern Conference semifinals this season and 99 combined wins in the regular season the past two years. Bickerstaff posted a combined 170-159 record with Cleveland. There could be significant movement with the Cavaliers this offsesason as they potentially extend Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, while Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have both been in the middle of trade rumors early on this offseason.