Three weeks after replacing John Beilein as Cavaliers head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff has agreed to a multi-year contract with the team, according to The Athletic's Kelsey Russo.
Cleveland was 14-40 under Beilein when the former Michigan coach stepped down from his position amid reported tension with players, including the coach referring to his players as "thugs" during one film session, an incident for which he later apologized. Since Bickerstaff took over, the team has gone 5-5, including wins over Denver, Philadelphia and Miami.
Bickerstaff's latest head coaching opportunity comes less than a year after he was fired by the Grizzlies.