Tag: Tyron Lue

Cavaliers dump Lue as coach after NBA-worst 0-6 start

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, was fired Sunday after the club’s latest loss in a league-worst 0-6 start, the club confirmed. The announcement by Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman came after Indiana beat Cleveland 119-107 Saturday with associate coach Larry Drew being promoted to interim coach. “This was a very difficult decision,” Altman said. “It is especially so, considering Coach Lue’s time with […]

Cavaliers coach Lue to take break after health alert

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is to take a break from coaching after health concerns forced him from courtside for the third time this season, the team confirmed on Monday. Lue left Saturday’s 114-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls at halftime after complaining of feeling unwell. It came just over a month after he left the court during a game against Orlando on February 6. He also sat out […]

NBA: Cavaliers look to get tough against wary Warriors

by Jim SLATER CLEVELAND, United States (AFP) — While the Golden State Warriors fight to avoid complacency after two lopsided wins to start the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers hope playing at home will help them find toughness they have so far lacked. The defending champion Warriors would reach the brink of a repeat crown with a victory Wednesday in the best-of-seven series. “We’re feeling confident but we’re not getting ahead of ourselves,” Warriors star […]