Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite some progress and making second round of playoffs

Despite steady progress, Cavaliers fire Bickerstaff

CLEVELAND — J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job.

Cavaliers dismiss coach J.B. Bickerstaff after two consecutive playoff berths

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a relatively successful season. Despite advancing to the second round of the playoffs, Cavaliers management decided a coaching change was in order.Cleveland's run to the Eastern Conference semifinals marked the franchise's deepest playoff run since LeBron James' exit following the 2017-18 season.On Thursday, the Cavs announced J.B. Bickerstaff had been relieved of his head coaching duties. Bickerstaff first stepped in…

Cleveland Cavaliers fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoffs appearances

His dismissal comes one week after the team was eliminated in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Cavs move on from coach after series loss to Celtics

The Cavaliers fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Thursday a week after Cleveland lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, 4-1.

Cavaliers Fire JB Bickerstaff After Losing In Near Sweep To Celtics, Though The Move Makes Zero Sense: REPORT

Despite the progression, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided Thursday morning to fire their head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, according to ESPN.