Cavaliers Head Coach in Hot Seat, Says NBA Insider

Cavaliers Head Coach in Hot Seat, Says NBA Insider

The Cleveland Cavaliers head coach is under mounting pressure to deliver amid the team’s early-season struggles.

NBA analyst 'would be shocked' if Kenny Atkinson isn’t fired if Cavaliers continue to struggle

Cleveland is facing some pressure with its slow start to the season. Could it cost Atkinson his job?

Cavaliers’ Struggles Go Beyond Coaching, NBA Analyst Says

Main Story: Cleveland’s 5-6 start has put coach Kenny Atkinson under pressure, but NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor argues the Cavaliers’ problems run deeper. He sees an awkward fit among the team’s four top players—Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen—and a weak bench. O’Connor expects Atkinson could be gone by season’s end if the struggles continue, while emphasizing that coaching isn’t the only issue.

Cavs’ struggles go beyond coaching, NBA analyst argues

Kenny Atkinson is going to hear plenty about the Cavs’ 5-6 start. Kevin O’Connor isn’t convinced a different coach would produce a different result. The NBA analyst pointed to the roster construction, particularly the fit of the Cavs’ four most accomplished players, in comments shared on X⁠. “This Cleveland team just feels flawed to me, […]