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1dAdrian Wojnarowski

Cavaliers hire J.B. Bickerstaff as assistant coach

J.B. Bickerstaff was hired as a Cavaliers assistant to ease the transition of new coach John Beilein to the pro ranks.

Beilein on joining Cavs: 'I saw an opportunity there' (0:51)

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Beilein: Cavaliers job 'too difficult to pass up'

John Beilein said the opportunity to coach the Cavs had "so much potential it was too difficult to pass up," adding that leaving Michigan for the NBA was "the right thing to do."

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Cavs coach John Beilein and JB Bickerstaff expected to soon discuss possibility of an associate head coaching role, sources tell ESPN. Bickerstaff interviewed for Cavs and Lakers openings. He remains a sought-after top assistant on market. Beilein wants an experienced NBA staff.

Stephen A. doesn't give a damn about the Cavs' Beilein hire (1:07)

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Beilein leaving Michigan to coach Cavaliers

Michigan coach John Beilein has agreed to a contract to become the Cleveland Cavaliers' next coach.

Woj: Beilein was ready to take final leap to NBA (1:23)

Thibodeau: Beilein is a 'terrific hire' for the Cavs (1:09)

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Michigan's John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell ESPN.

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9dAdrian Wojnarowski

Cavaliers interview four in Denver, sources say

The Cavaliers are close to finishing their first round of candidate interviews for the franchise's head-coaching job after meeting with assistant coaches from the Nuggets and Trail Blazers.

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Orlando assistant Steve Hetzel interviewed for the Cleveland coaching job today, league sources tell ESPN.

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Who's out, who's in: Tracking 2019's NBA coaching changes

Coaching changes are on the way for some teams that fell short of the postseason. We're tracking every move so far.

How the new NBA draft lottery determines Zion's future (2:05)

Here's how Zion would look on some lottery teams (0:54)

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Source: Cavs to interview Pop assistant Messina

The Cavs will interview Spurs assistant Ettore Messina for the team's head coaching job, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, confirming an earlier AP report.

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San Antonio Spurs assistant Ime Udoka will interview for the Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching job this weekend, league sources tell ESPN.

This Just In

The Cleveland Cavaliers have requested permission to interview Denver assistant Jordi Fernandez for their head-coaching job, league sources tell Zach Lowe

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Cleveland has been granted permission to interview Denver assistant Wes Unseld Jr., for franchise's head coaching job, league sources tell ESPN.

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Greatest Sporting Moment of 21st Century

ESPN's Tom Hamilton, Steven Saunders and Mark Ogden join Jamie and Rachel to discuss what was voted the greatest sporting moment of the 21st century.

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Cleveland has received permission to interview Portland assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool for franchise's head coaching job, league sources tell ESPN.