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Dub Hub: Warriors’ assistant Kenny Atkinson reportedly a candidate for Cavs head coaching vacancy

The Golden State Warriors coaching staff may experience some significant changes this offseason. Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Thursday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Warriors’ assistant coach Kenny Atkinson is a potential candidate for the vacancy.

Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and GM Mike Gansey will start to formulate a list in coming days, but one candidate to monitor: Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson. He coached Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert to playoffs with Nets. https://t.co/9GMvmp49BJ

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2024

Atkinson has been an assistant coach with the Warriors for the past three years, starting with their championship season in 2021-22.