Who will be the next Cavs coach? Exited in the conference semi-finals during the playoffs, the franchise decided to push out JB Bickerstaff and gave himself until the Draft (June 26) to find a replacement.
Thus, many names have emerged such as that of Micah Nori, assistant at the Wolves, David Adelman, who supports Mike Malone at the Nuggets, Terry Stotts, Kenny Atkinson and even James Borrego.
The latter should even meet a second time with the “front office” of the Cavaliers this Tuesday to discuss the vacant position, according to ESPN. His candidacy thus seems to have the wind in its sails on the Ohio side.
Finalist to the Cavaliers and Lakers?
James Borrego, currently an assistant with the Pelicans, won two rings (2005 and 2007) as an assistant to Gregg Popovich at the Spurs. However, he already has experience as a head coach since he led the Hornets between 2018 and 2022, but the franchise was then rebuilding and he was never able to participate in the playoffs with LaMelo Ball and company. Before being fired because he was not respected enough by the young locker room.
But the former Charlotte coach will have to face competition from Kenny Atkinsonwho is also preparing to interview with the Cavaliers this week.
James Borrego also remains a very serious option for the Lakers position. He is also the only known candidate to have had several interviews with Los Angeles, apart from Dan Hurley who has just declined the offer.
