The Cleveland Cavaliers were moving deliberately in their search for a new head coach, but there appeared to be no rush. James Borrego was rumored to be on the top of their coaching list, and while the Lakers have a job opening and interviewed him, Los Angeles appears to be heading in a different direction (J.J. Redick).
Then the Pistons surprised everyone and fired Monty Williams — even Williams was “blindsided” by the firing (the Pistons just hired a new assistant coach a couple of days ago, not a move made before a coach is fired).