- Report: Larry Nance Jr. considered to be ‘name to watch’ in trade market
- Report: 76ers wanted ‘every young player’ Cavs value and 1st-round picks in Ben Simmons trade talks
- Report: Cavs may be trying to acquire another top-10 pick in 2021 NBA Draft
- Kevin Love issues fiery statement as Simone Biles receives backlash for pulling out of Olympics
- Anonymous GM believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not on same level as Jalen Green or Evan Mobley
- Report: Cavs won’t give up No. 3 pick for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and No. 6 pick from Thunder
- Report: Cavs ‘determined’ to trade Kevin Love, might have to attach contract to Collin Sexton deal
- Report: Oklahoma City Thunder a potential landing spot for Collin Sexton
- Report: Koby Altman believes prospect talent level falls after Evan Mobley and Jalen Green
- Larry Nance Jr. appears to react to his name being involved in trade rumors
Cavs News: Larry Drew Promoted to Associate Head Coach
- Updated: September 27, 2016
A month and a half after inking head coach Tyronn Lue to a five-year contract extension, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Tuesday that they’re promoting Larry Drew to Associate Head Coach.
Drew, 58, has been a coach in the NBA for over 20 years. The journeyman was even a head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks in recent years before joining the Cavaliers in 2014.
In addition to promoting Drew, the 2016 champions announced that former player Damon Jones has been named an assistant coach. The 40-year-old was previously a “shooting consultant” with the Cavaliers and the team’s D-League affiliate Canton Charge. Jones and LeBron James played together in the 2007 NBA Finals, providing chemistry and history.
The changes signify a solid foundation to start the season off with. Last season, not everyone was on the same page as David Blatt was fired midway through the year. Although Lue picked things up, it took time and nearly cost the Cavs the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference.
By establishing a strong coaching staff during training camp, the team should have no problem jelling together before they get ready to defend their title in October.
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