Tag: Kenny Atkinson
‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season
Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts.
No less...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Nets, Egor Demin, Cavs
Warriors
Brandin Podziemski has his extension. The Warriors guard agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale extension, according to Shams Charania.
The deal is fully guaranteed...
Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night.
After finishing last season 15th in defensive...
Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
1. It wasn't often pretty, but that's what this time...
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it.
Now comes the part...
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on.
David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets....
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early
The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson because they believe he can give them something they were missing. A few days into training camp, coach Kenny...
Kenny Atkinson enters season with Cavs’ trust, and plenty of pressure
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was NBA Coach of the Year two seasons ago. Last year, plenty of people around the league seemed to question...
James Harden says he’d ‘love’ to play in Spain someday
James Harden is in Spain with the Cavaliers. Apparently, he wouldn't mind playing there, either.
Harden told Spanish outlet Cadena SER after Cleveland's first training-camp...
Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’
ESPN released a list of "things we're watching" now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are...
Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Cavs, camp battle, Knicks
Raptors
The Raptors gave Kawhi Leonard plenty of security with his new extension. Leonard gave Toronto something valuable in return.
Leonard’s two-year, $115 million extension came...
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it.
Craig Porter Jr.,...
Cavs taking training camp on road again, this time all the way to Spain
The Cavaliers are going away for training camp again. Way away this time.
The team announced Wednesday that it will hold its 2026 training camp...
James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him
James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work.
Our friend Spencer Davies made that point...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Thunder
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers changed quite a bit around the edges this summer. Some players should benefit more than others.
Zach Weiss of NBA on SI identified...
