Tag: Kenny Atkinson

Cavs Battle Regression And Injuries After Last Season’s 64-Win High

Cleveland Cavaliers
November 2025

Cleveland’s 10-6 start, compared with last season’s 15-1 surge toward a 64-win campaign, has exposed clear slippage as injuries to Darius Garland and Max Strus, weaker rebounding and a dip in free-throw efficiency drag the Cavaliers away from the dominant identity they built in 2024-25. Coach Kenny Atkinson has already used nine different starting lineups while Donovan Mitchell urges teammates to stop leaning on last year’s success, with Evan Mobley yet to show a new offensive gear and Friday’s home game against the 2-13 Pacers treated as an urgency test.

Cavaliers’ Darius Garland exits with left toe issue, status pending further evaluation

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
November 2025

Garland left in the third quarter against Miami with a left toe problem, raising concern given June surgery on the same foot. He attempted to continue after halftime discussions but did not return, finishing with 11 points as Cleveland fell 140-138 in overtime. Coach Kenny Atkinson said updates are pending; Donovan Mitchell emphasized setbacks are part of recovery and praised Garland’s work. The guard had missed the first seven games while ramping up and had posted modest numbers in two outings; medical reassessment dictates near-term availability

Garland takes small step with five-on-five return

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
October 2025

Garland did brief live five-on-five in shootaround as he recovers from offseason surgery on his left big toe. The timeline for opening night remains uncertain, but staff called the session encouraging.
Cleveland will progress conservatively given the injury’s variability. Conditioning and recovery response will determine next steps as the Cavs target an early-season return without setbacks.

Atkinson Wins NBA Coach of the Year After Transforming Cavaliers

Kenny Atkinson (Cleveland Cavaliers)
May 2025

In his debut season, Kenny Atkinson led the Cavaliers to 64 wins and the No. 1 seed in the East, earning him NBA Coach of the Year honors. He received 59 of 100 first-place votes, surpassing former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Houston’s Ime Udoka.
Atkinson reshaped rotations to elevate Evan Mobley, reduced star workloads, and used training camp to install a faster, team-oriented style. His system produced three All-Stars and a record-setting sweep over Miami in Round 1.

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