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Cavaliers’ coach Ty Lue leaves team to deal with a health issue

The NBA was hit with some surprising, and concerning news today. Ty Lue, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is indefinitely leaving the team to focus on a health issue.

The Cavs announce that Tyronn Lue is stepping away from coaching the team for the time being. Associate head coach Larry Drew will take over. More to come.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 19, 2018

Ty Lue has been considering this option of stepping away for several weeks, but resisted until now, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.