BREAKING: New York Knicks Reportedly Lose Key Member Of Staff To Cavs
Earlier this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers officially introduced Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach.
Via The Cleveland Cavaliers on July 1: "Kenny Atkinson, Head Coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. #LetEmKnow"
Atkinson was the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets for part of four seasons, and he replaced JB Bickerstaff (who had been at the helm for part of five seasons).
On Saturday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Atkinson will add Johnny Bryant to his new staff.
Via Wojnarowski: "New York Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant has agreed on a deal to become associate head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN. Bryant will join Kenny Atkinson’s new staff after four years with the Knicks and the previous six with the Utah Jazz."