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Cavs to hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach

After a few false starts, it seems that Kenny Atkinson is finally leaving the Golden State Warriors. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Atkinson has accepted a job to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It was inevitable that Atkinson would eventually leave his post as lead assistant for the Warriors. He’s in high demand, given his reputation as a well-respected coach in the top assistant role for a highly-respected coaching staff, who also has experience as an NBA head coach. Atkinson had interviewed for multiple head coaching positions since joining the Warriors, and two years ago was offered the job for the Charlotte Hornets before deciding to turn them down.