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Kenny Atkinson injury and suspension
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• NBA insider said the Cavaliers’ full potential could be held back by ‘injuries’
The Cavaliers enjoyed an incredibly successful regular season in 2024-25. In his first year as head coach, Kenny Atkinson helped lead Cleveland to a 64-18 record. That was #1 in the Eastern Conference. Despite being the East’s #1 seed in the postseason, the Cavs lost in the conference semi-finals to Indiana. Cleveland has kept the […] The post NBA insider said the Cavaliers’ ful...2025Check it out Eastern Conference
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• Cavaliers' Darius Garland may not be ready for start of training camp after toe surgery
Garland said recently "I feel great" but coach Kenny Atkinson suggested he may not be ready for the start of training camp....2025Click for news about Darius Garland
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• Cavs Don’t Expect Darius Garland To Be Ready For Training CampTwo-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland says he feels “great” following toe surgery in June, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are not planning on him being ready when training camp opens this fall. That’s the word from Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who told Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor that Garland is progressing well but probably will not be […] The post Cavs Don’t Expect Darius Garland...2025Visit the page Darius Garland -
• Darius Garland May Not Be Ready By Training CampCleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is recovering from surgery on his left big toe. The surgery was done in early June and recovery time was expected to take four-to-five months. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said that's something that the team won't rush Garland through. "It's going to be up to Darius and the training staff led by Steve Spiro," Atkinson said, "I don't expect him to, and I want h...2025Visit the page Darius Garland -
• Donovan Mitchell Vows Cavaliers 'Will Be Back' After Surprise Second-Round ExitDonovan Mitchell promised the Cleveland Cavaliers would return stronger following their unexpected Eastern Conference semifinals elimination, as the 64-win team fell to the Indiana Pacers in five games. The Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to win 64+ regular season games without reaching the Conference Finals, according to ESPN Research. The top-seeded Cavaliers lost three cons...2025Read about Donovan Mitchell -
• Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Exits Game 4 Early With Ankle Injury
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the second half of Sunday night’s 129-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 on Sunday night because of a left ankle injury. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said Mitchell will receive an MRI on Monday, and he is unsure of Mitchell’s availability for Game 5 on Tuesday. According […] The post Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Exits Game ...2025Check it out Cleveland Cavaliers
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• Donovan Mitchell Sits Second Half Of Cavs' Loss With Ankle Injury, Will Have MRI On MondayDonovan Mitchell missed the second half of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 129-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers with an ankle injury. Mitchell is set to have an MRI on Monday. Kenny Atkinson said that he had "no idea" whether Mitchell would play in Game 5 on Tuesday. Mitchell felt discomfort in the ankle while warming up in the second half. The Cavs are down 3-1 in the series....2025See more articles Donovan Mitchell
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• Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell To Have MRI On Ankle Injury MondayCavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell exited Sunday’s embarrassment of a 129-109 road loss to the Pacers and it wasn’t because his feelings were hurt. It was because of his left ankle. And according to Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson, Mitchell will have an MRI on that ankle on Monday to help determine his status moving forward. “Left […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell To Have M...2025See more Donovan Mitchell -
• Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter Will Try To Play In Game 3Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter will all try to play in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers, sources told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. All three players are listed as questionable. Garland has missed the last four games with a sprained toe. Mobley has been out with a sprained ankle, with Hunter suffering from a sprained thumb. "They participated in the walk-through and we're hoping f...2025Check it out Darius Garland
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• 3 Cavaliers Listed as Questionable Ahead of Game 2 Against Pacers
The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers added Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle), and De’Andre Hunter (thumb) to the injury report heading into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. All three players will be listed as questionable entering Game 2 on Tuesday night. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said there is “real concern” about the availability for […] The post 3 Caval...2025Check it out Cleveland Cavaliers
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Kenny Atkinson injury and suspension
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• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson: 'Excessive' physicality led to Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter injuries in Game 1Mobley (ankle) and Hunter (thumb) will be questionable for Game 2 against the Pacers...2025See more articles Evan Mobley -
• Darius Garland Questionable For Game 1 Against Pacers With Sprained Toe
Darius Garland is listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers' first round series against the Indiana Pacers due to a sprained left big toe. Garland was held out of the final two games of the Cavaliers' first round series against hte Miami Heat. Garland did not practice on Saturday after going through a full-contact session on Friday. "We're just in this kind of area where you ju...2025Click for news about Darius Garland
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• 'Concern' Over Darius Garland Availability In Game 1 Versus Pacers
Darius Garland's availability for Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers remains up in the air due to a sprained toe. "I'm not going to make a judgment either way, but sure, there's some concern there," said Kenny Atkinson. "I can see it going either way - let's put it that way." Garland missed the Cavs' last two games against the Heat with the injury. Garland practiced on Thursday but did not take any...2025See more Darius Garland
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• Ty Jerome Continues Breakout Season With Strong Game 1In his playoff debut, Ty Jerome had 28 points to help lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 121-100 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their first-round series. Jerome, a finalist for NBA Sixth Man of the Year, scored 16 points in the fourth quarter while shooting 10-of-15 from the field and 5-of-8 from three-point range overall. His playoff debut production fell just two points shy of Kyrie Irv...2025Visit the page Cleveland Cavaliers -
• NBA Notes: Cavs, Darius Garland, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, RaptorsCavaliers Cavaliers All-Star point guard Darius Garland is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s road game against the Magic due to the ongoing hip issues. Garland sustained the injury during Friday’s victory over the Knicks, forcing him to miss Sunday’s win over the Grizzlies. Following Sunday’s game, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson expressed confidence that Garland’s injury […] The po...2025Check it out Darius Garland -
• Cavaliers expect Darius Garland to return this week after missing win over Memphis
Darius Garland was rested on Monday night for the Cavaliers win against the Grizzlies, but Kenny Atkinson believes his All-Star guard could return as soon as Wednesday. Darius Garland injury update For just the third time this season, Darius Garland was forced to sit out of a Cleveland game with the 25-year-old resting a left […] The post Cavaliers expect Darius Garland to return this week a...2025See more Darius Garland
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• Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Offers Updates On Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, Isaac OkoroCLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have suddenly found themselves dealing with the dreaded injury bug, a problem that’s striking just about every team in the NBA this time of year. Heading into Monday’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons, the Cavs were again without three key contributors: Dean Wade (knee), Caris LeVert (wrist), and Isaac Okoro (wrist). […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Off...2025See also Isaac Okoro -
• Cavs Display Defense, Depth In Overcoming Injuries, Setting SunsWhen it comes to Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, no obstacle is too big to overcome. That seems to be what we’ve learned through his first half-season in Cleveland. It was on display again Monday, when the Cavaliers coasted to a 118-92 home win over the Phoenix Suns. Despite missing Evan Mobley (calf), Isaac Okoro (shoulder) […] The post Cavs Display Defense, Depth In Overcoming Injuri...2025Continue with Phoenix Suns -
• Cavs May Again Look To Ty Jerome For Backcourt AssistanceCavaliers guard Ty Jerome missed all but a game and a half with a mysterious ankle injury last season, but he could become the veteran backup the team is missing under new coach Kenny Atkinson. At least, that seemed to be the take from Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “If the Cavs are going to be […] The post Cavs May Again Look To Ty Jerome For Backcourt Assistance appeared first on Hoops Wire...2024Click for news about Chris Fedor -
• Houston Coaching Search To Include Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick NurseThe Houston Rockets are expected to decline their fourth-year option for head coach Stephen Silas. This will end Silas' three-year tenure as Rockets head coach. Houston is expected to go after an experienced head coach. Names under consideration are Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel and Nick Nurse. Udoka has not coached this season after being suspended by the Boston Celtics for inappropriate...2023Visit the page Nick Nurse
Kenny Atkinson injury and suspension
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• Houston Coaching Search Expected To Include Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse
The Houston Rockets are expected to decline their fourth-year option for head coach Stephen Silas. This will end Silas' three-year tenure as Rockets head coach. Houston is expected to go after an experienced head coach. Names under consideration are Ime Udoka, Kenny Atkinson, Frank Vogel and Nick Nurse. Udoka has not coached this season after being suspended by the Boston Celtics for inappropriate...2023See also Nick Nurse
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• Nets Hire Jacque Vaughn As Head CoachThe Brooklyn Nets have named Jacque Vaughn as head coach. The Nets were previously expected to hire Ime Udoka as head coach quickly after the dismissal of Steve Nash. Udoka is serving a season-long suspension by the Boston Celtics for his inappropriate workplace relationship. The full details of the incident are not yet fully known. "Jacque's basketball acumen, competitiveness and intimate knowle...2022See more articles Brooklyn Nets -
• REPORT: Nets’ plan for interim head coach Jacque Vaughn, revealed
Jacque Vaughn took over for Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson just one week before the NBA had to suspend its 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Vaughn only coached the Nets for two games, though he is set to resume his duties when the NBA returns this July in the Orlando bubble plan. […] The post REPORT: Nets’ plan for interim head coach Jacque Vaughn, revealed appe...2020Read about Jacque Vaughn
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• Timberwolves’ D’Angelo Russell throws shade at former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson
D’Angelo Russell’s career took a turn for the better once the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with him, sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in efforts to unload salary and carve up a vacancy at point guard. Despite suffering an injury that kept him out for a stretch of the 2017-18 season, the now-Minnesota Timberwolves […] The post Timberwolves’ D’Angelo Russell throws sh...2020Continue with Angelo Russell
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• Watch: Kevin Durant looks healthy, despite his injury
The Brooklyn Nets signed Kevin Durant hoping he could fully recover from a torn Achilles. Now more than eight months after he suffered the injury, it looks like the Nets’ gamble will pay off. While Durant won’t return this season, he put his skills and recovery on display Tuesday. The 31-year-old star might still be working to regain his full explosiveness, but the ability to take flight and throw...2020Check it out Kevin Durant
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• Knicks would be wise to move quickly in coaching search
The Knicks would be wise to strike quickly regarding their head coach position, Steve Popper of Newsday opines. The Nets will also be seeking a head coach and several other franchises with better reputations than the dysfunctional Knicks could be in the market as well. Interim Mike Miller has done an admirable job but if they’re interested in a coach not currently under contract, such as Kenny A...2020Continue with Steve Popper
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• Kyrie Irving wants Tyronn Lue to become Nets coach?
The Brooklyn Nets surprisingly fired coach Kenny Atkinson on Saturday. Now it’s becoming clearer why, with reports indicating that All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving already has an eye on whom he’d like to become the Nets next coach. According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, Irving prefers that the Nets hire Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue to become the head coach next season. Irving, ...2020Visit the page Kyrie Irving
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• Nets Part Ways With Head Coach Kenny Atkinson
The Brooklyn Nets have elected to part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson. The decision, according to a statement from the team, was mutual. Assistant coach Jacque Vaughn will replace Atkinson on an interim basis. Atkinson served as the head coach of the Nets for three full seasons prior to the injury-ravaged campaign and showed […] The post Nets Part Ways With Head Coach Kenny Atkinson app...2020Visit the page Brooklyn Nets
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• Kyrie Irving out indefinitely after reaggravating shoulder injury
Kyrie Irving is out indefinitely after reaggravating his shoulder injury. Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed the news on Tuesday. Irving is set to see a specialist this week, ESPN’s Malika Andrews reports. Atkinson also wouldn’t say whether Irving might be out the rest of the season. The 26-year-old guard has already missed 26 games this season due to his shoulder injury, which caused hi...2020Check it out Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving Re-Aggravates Shoulder Impingement
The Brooklyn Nets have revealed that guard Kyrie Irving has re-aggravated the shoulder injury that cost him 26 games earlier this season. ESPN’s Malika Andrews reports that head coach Kenny Atkinson said Irving will go to a specialist this week. Irving was initially sidelined with a right shoulder impingement in November and as the injury […] The post Kyrie Irving Re-Aggravates Shoulde...2020Continue with Kyrie Irving