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• Dribbles: Cavs In Good Spot, With Goal Of Being At Best When It Means Most

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ press conference featuring president of basketball operations Koby Altman and new coach Kenny Atkinson on Friday. 1. After about five minutes of listening to Kenny Atkinson, I felt like lacing up my sneakers, putting up some jumpers and running a bunch of sprints. 2. Thankfully for the […] The post Dribbles: Cavs In Good Sp...2024
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• Hoops Wire Live: Koby Altman, Kenny Atkinson Say Continuity Can Take Cavs Places
Yes, it’s indeed that time again. Not time for the Cavaliers to play an actual game, mind you. Not even time (yet) to practice. But they are set to at least talk about the season. That much was evident in the press conference that featured president of basketball operations Koby Altman and new coach Kenny […] The post Hoops Wire Live: Koby Altman, Kenny Atkinson Say Continuity Can Take...2024
• Cavs’ Koby Altman Listed Among Five In NBA ‘Facing Most Pressure’

For president of basketball of operations Koby Altman and the Cavaliers, it’s been a fairly quiet offseason. At least, it’s been quiet when you consider how crazy things can get in the NBA. And while many others were going borderline basketball crazy, Altman and the Cavs stayed the course. Yes, the Cavs made a coaching […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman Listed Among Five In NBA...2024
• Cavs’ Koby Altman, Kenny Atkinson To Meet With Media On Friday

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman and new head coach Kenny Atkinson are about ready to chat it up with reporters, explaining the team’s offseason moves and hopes for the future. Yeah, it really is that time again — as Altman and Atkinson will hold their first press conference of the 2024-25 season on […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman, Kenny Atkinson To M...2024
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• Cavs re-sign Tristan Thompson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed center Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Thompson (6-10, 250), a member of the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship team in 2016, appeared in 49 games this past season, averaging 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per contest. Selected by … Continue readin...2024
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• Cavaliers finalize coaching staff for 2024-25 NBA season
The Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized their coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season and named Johnnie Bryant as Associate Head Coach and Jordan Ott, Mike Gerrity, DeMarre Carroll, Trevor Hendry, Omar Cook, Bryan Tibaldi and Nate Reinking as Assistant Coaches on Head Coach Kenny Atkinson’s staff, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and Atkinson … Continue reading ...2024
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• Cavaliers teammate questions Jarrett Allen for not playing through rib injury in 2024 NBA playoffs

Cavs president Koby Altman, meanwhile, defended the center...2024
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman: No Divide Between Organization, Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman squashed talk that there is any sort of divide between center Jarrett Allen and the rest of the team when meeting with reporters on Friday. Altman was responding to rumors that Allen refused an injection to overcome a rib injury and return to the lineup in the playoffs. […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman: No Divide Between Organizati...2024
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• Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade deadline

The Cavaliers are pretty happy with how things are going, and why not? They’ve experienced two key injuries (Darius Garland and Evan Mobley) yet remain competitive and in the Eastern Conference race. But it never hurts to look to improve, and if we know Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman, we know that is […] The post Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade de...2024
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• Cavaliers president Koby Altman arrested, charged with driving under influence

Altman likely will face a suspension and fine for the violation....2023
• Cavaliers president Koby Altman arrested, charged with driving under influence

Altman likely will face a suspension and fine for the violation....2023
• Kyrie Irving Trade, Completed Six Years Ago Today, Flopped for Cavs, Celtics

On this day in 2017, the Cavaliers granted Kyrie Irving his wish. It was a move that Irving forced, demanding a trade or reportedly threatening to have surgery and sit out the season. So then-GM Koby Altman (now president of basketball operations) sent Irving to the Celtics for a package that included point guard Isaiah […] The post Kyrie Irving Trade, Completed Six Years Ago Today, Flopped ...2023
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• Buyout Rumors: Love, Ross, Beverley, Sixers
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman doesn’t expect to have buyout talks with veteran big man Kevin Love, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Love has an expiring $28.9MM contract and was recently removed from coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s rotation after Dean Wade returned from injury. Love hasn’t played at all since logging 12 minutes in […]...2023
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• Cannon Blasts: NHL players speak out, but the Blue Jackets remain silent
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images That and more of this week’s links The big news in the sports world this week was the widespread postponement of games across North American sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, and NHL. These postponements were the result of player-led protests in response to the violence in Wisconsin this week, following the police shooting of a Black...2020
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• 10 NBA players who should be traded this season
We’re just over two months into the NBA season, and contenders are already separating themselves from pretenders. A total of six teams find themselves 10-plus games under .500. That includes a Golden State Warriors squad ravaged by injuries. Back East, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls find themselves amid another season of irrelevance. This should lead to a more active NBA trade period st...2019
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• Larry Drew unlikely to coach Cavaliers long term
The Cavaliers have begun searching for a permanent head coach for 2019-20 and beyond, and Larry Drew isn’t believed to be a serious candidate, according to a report from Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. While Drew has served as Cleveland’s interim coach since Tyronn Lue‘s dismissal earlier this season, he’s unsure he’d want to return next season and doesn’t appear likely to be asked. “I...2019
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"But it never hurts to look to improve, and if we know Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman, we know that is […] The post Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire."

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"Cavs president Koby Altman pledged "no sweeping changes," but that could mean forging ahead with a defensive-minded style of play."

2022
"Kleiman easily finishes first, with Cleveland's Koby Altman and Chicago's Arturas Karnisovas rounding out the top three"

2021
"Koby Altman apparently has his eyes on Cade Cunningham."

2020
"The Cavaliers are planning to continue with John Beilein as coach after he made an emotional apology to his players and also met with GM Koby Altman on Thursday, sources told ESPN."

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"com reporter Chris Fedor said earlier this month that Thompson was the top candidate among this summer’s slate of free-agent Cavaliers to be retained by the team, Toronto has enough appealing assets to potentially entice Cavs GM Koby Altman into a trade."

2018
"Koby Altman got his dream job, but is he up for the challenge of keeping LeBron?"

2017
"CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Derrick Rose, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts."

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"" Koby Altman, who, after serving as an assistant coach at Columbia University, had come over in 2012 and been promoted to director of pro personnel a year later, believed that the Cavaliers had "a culture of work" prior to James' return."

• Cavs sign Luke Travers to two-way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Luke Travers to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Travers (6-7, 208), who was selected 56th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by Cleveland, appeared in 36 games (34 starts) for Melbourne United during the 2023-24 season in the … Continue reading "Cavs sign Luke Tra...2024
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• Jarrett Allen's Extension With Cavaliers Contains No Player Option

Jarrett Allen's three-year, $91 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers contains no player option in the final season and is not eligible to be traded for six months. Allen is signed through the 28-29 season. "We couldn't be more excited that Jarrett Allen chose to extend in Cleveland for the prime of his career," said president of basketball operations Koby Altman. "Jarrett's grow...2024
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman On Jarrett Allen Contract Extension: He Is ‘Anchor’ Of Our Core

Well, it’s official — the Cavaliers have announced the multiyear contract extension for center Jarrett Allen. While it may have taken some by surprise, president of basketball operations Koby Altman said in a press release it was necessary. He implied both sides are thrilled. “We couldn’t be more excited that Jarrett Allen chose to extend […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman On J...2024
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• Cavs sign Evan Mobley to contract extension
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signed forward/center Evan Mobley to a multi-year contract extension. “We are thrilled to sign Evan to a long-term extension, solidifying his place as a cornerstone of our franchise,” said Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman. “Evan has quickly established himself as one of the premier defensive players in the league, … Continue reading "C...2024
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• Cavs Talk: Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson Officially In Fold, But Some Work Remains

The Cavaliers are in a good place. That was determined the very minute Donovan Mitchell agreed to a contract extension earlier in the week. They also introduced new coach Kenny Atkinson, who is already hiring his staff of assistants. For the record, Atkinson and head of basketball operations Koby Altman have made it clear they […] The post Cavs Talk: Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson Official...2024
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• Koby Altman: We Feel Good About Where We Are With Donovan Mitchell

As the Cleveland Cavaliers await a decision from Donovan Mitchell on an extension offer this offseason, Koby Altman said his exit interview was encouraging. "This is a player that has had two of the best years of his career here, has had a lot of success here, understands the infrastructure," Altman said. "I think he has a lot of trust in what we're doing and understands that our goal is to win a ...2024
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman: Donovan Mitchell Contract Did Not Play Role In JB Bickerstaff Dismissal

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman addressed the media on Friday and put an end to some rumors. Namely, star guard Donovan Mitchell and his looming contract situation did not play a role in the team’s decision to part ways with coach J.B. Bickerstaff. When asked if Mitchell’s contract had anything to do with […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman: Donovan Mitc...2024
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• Cavs President Koby Altman To Meet With Reporters On Friday
With rumors around the Cavaliers swirling, president of basketball operations Koby Altman is scheduled to meet with the Cleveland media on Friday, Hoops Wire has learned. As of this writing, the Cavs have yet to announce any decision on coach J.B. Bickerstaff — nor should they, given that Bickerstaff is still under contract. So no […] The post Cavs President Koby Altman To Meet With Re...2024
• Cavaliers sign Marcus Morris to 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Marcus Morris Sr. to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Morris Sr. (6-8, 235), who appeared in 37 games this season with the Philadelphia 76ers, was traded to San Antonio as part of a three-team deal on February 8th … Continue reading "Cavaliers sign Marcus Morri...2024
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• Cavaliers sign Pete Nance to Two-Way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Pete Nance to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Nance (6-11, 230) played in two games for the Cavaliers this season after signing a 10-day contract with the team on January 18. He has also appeared in 29 games … Continue reading "Cavaliers sign Pete Nance to Tw...2024
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• Cavs re-sign Tristan Thompson
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• Cavs Announce Caris LeVert Return
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman has officially announced that guard/forward Caris LeVert is returning on a multiyear contract, per a team press release. While the Cavs didn’t release details, the deal is for two years and $32 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. LeVert averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds […] The post Cavs Announce Ca...2023
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• Cavs sign Mamadi Diakite to a two-way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Mamadi Diakite to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Diakite (6-9, 224) appeared in all four preseason games for the Cavaliers, averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.25 steals and 1.25 blocks in 16.8 minutes. On Oct. 12 versus Atlanta, Diakite … Continue reading "Cavs...2022
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• Cavaliers exercise contract option on Dean Wade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year team option on forward Dean Wade, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Wade (6-9, 228) appeared in 51 games (28 starts) for the Cavaliers last season, averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 19.2 minutes. He scored in double figures in … Continue reading "Cavaliers exer...2022
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• Cleveland Cavaliers sign guard Tim Frazier to 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Tim Frazier to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Frazier (6-0, 172) has appeared in 287 career NBA games (84 starts) with Philadelphia, Portland, New Orleans, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit, Memphis and Orlando. He holds career averages of 4.9 points, … Continue r...2022
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• Cavaliers sign Ed Davis and Justin James
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Ed Davis, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. The Cavs today also signed guard Justin James (6-7, 190) to their 2021 training camp roster. Davis (6-9, 225) appeared in 23 games (seven starts) for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 season, averaging 2.1 points … Continue reading "Cavaliers s...2021
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• Cavs sign guard Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Martin (6-3, 185) spent the 2020-21 NBA G League season with the Long Island Nets, playing in 15 games (all starts) and averaging 18.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.4 steals … Continue reading "Cavs sign guard Jeremiah ...2021
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• Cavaliers sign Lamar Stevens to standard NBA contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Lamar Stevens to a multi-year contract, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Stevens (6-8, 225), who signed a Two-Way contract with Cleveland on November 28, 2020, has appeared in 37 games for the Cavaliers this season with averages of 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds … Continue reading "Cavaliers sign Lama...2021
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• Cavaliers exercise contract options on Collin Sexton, Darius Garland, Kevin Porter Jr. and Dylan Windler
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the fourth-year (2021-22) contract option on Collin Sexton and the third-year (2021-22) options on Darius Garland, Kevin Porter Jr. and Dylan Windler, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Sexton (6-1, 192) started in all 65 games for Cleveland last season, averaging a team-best 20.8 points, … Continue readi...2020
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• Cavs still view Love as valuable piece amid rebuild

General manager Koby Altman says Kevin Love gives the Cavaliers a needed mentor for its many younger players. "He has his moments, but he's ours and he's uniquely Kevin Love," Altman said....2021
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• Sources: Beilein gives emotional apology to Cavs
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• Cleveland Cavaliers officially sign free agent Derrick Rose
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• Lloyd: This should be the last time the Cavs celebrate regular-season success
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• Koby Altman got his dream job, but is he up for the challenge of keeping LeBron?
Altman once traded a lucrative real estate career for long nights watching film and doing laundry in hopes of becoming an NBA GM. Now that he's there, he's tasked with one big job: Keep LeBron....2018
• Cavaliers' excellent trade deadline shows that LeBron James is no longer in charge
Say what you want about Dan Gilbert, but he and Koby Altman pulled off a magic act on Thursday...2018
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• Cavaliers president: Bickerstaff is our head coach

Cavaliers president Koby Altman said to end any speculation about J.B. Bickerstaff's status as head coach after a first-round exit from the playoffs....2023
• Altman: New-look Cavs 'going to be fun again'
Cavs general manager Koby Altman said Thursday's franchise-altering deals addressed "the culture of the team and the building" and he thinks they'll make the team "fun to watch and fun to be around."...2018

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• Cavaliers To Hold Training Camp At IMG Academy

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today that the team will hold its 2024 Training Camp at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, from October 1-6, 2024. The six-day camp will mark the official start of the Cavaliers' preparations for the 2024-25 NBA season. "The city of Sarasota and IMG Academy in Bradenton is the perfect backdrop for our training camp this year," said Cavaliers President of Basketball Ope...2024
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• Jarrett Allen's Extension With Cavaliers Contains No Player Option
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• Cavaliers teammate questions Jarrett Allen for not playing through rib injury in 2024 NBA playoffs
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman: ‘I Don’t See Big Major Sweeping Changes’
The Cavaliers are coming off a season in which they got to where they expected to go. That would be the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, before losing to the Boston Celtics in five games. So it would be no surprise if the Cavs try to mostly run it back, with only minor […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman: ‘I Don’t See Big Major Sweeping Changes’ appeared first on...2024
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman: No Divide Between Organization, Jarrett Allen
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• Cavs President Koby Altman To Meet With Reporters On Friday
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• New-look Cavaliers are leaning hard into beef with Knicks: ‘Did us dirty’

The Cavaliers were woefully inefficient in both against the Knicks in the playoffs, setting general manager Koby Altman in motion to address those issues....2023
• Cavaliers Notes: Bickerstaff, Mitchell, Love, Draft
The Cavaliers were disappointed by their first-round playoff exit, but they never considered making a coaching change, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic writes in a mailbag column. President of basketball operations Koby Altman said in a post-playoff news conference that the organization remains committed to J.B. Bickerstaff, and Russo doesn’t believe next season should be […]...2023
• Kings’ Monte McNair Wins NBA Executive of Year; Cavs’ Koby Altman Runner-Up
The Kings made the playoffs for the first time in 17 years, and GM Monte McNair was the man behind the plan. For his efforts, McNair has been named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced in a press release on Wednesday. McNair won the award in a landslide, garnering 16 first-place votes. Cavaliers […] The post Kings’ Monte McNair Wins NBA Executive of Year; Cavs’ Koby Al...2023
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• Cavs ‘Absolutely’ Intend to Keep JB Bickerstaff as Coach
For those who were wondering, no, coach J.B. Bickerstaff isn’t going anywhere after the Cavaliers’ first-round flameout vs. the Knicks. No less than president of basketball operations Koby Altman made that abundantly clear during a season-ending press conference on Friday. “End that speculation. Yes. Absolutely. Absolutely. There’s no question about that,” Altman said, via Chris [̷...2023
• Cavaliers president: Bickerstaff is our head coach
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