Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers have fired head coach David Blatt.
Cleveland has fired coach David Blatt, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2016
Blatt led the Cavaliers to the NBA finals last season and although the Cavs are atop the East with a 30-11 record, Blatt has never gelled with Cavs superstar LeBron James.
Update: It looks like Blatt was forced out for LeBron’s preferred choice of coach in Tyronn Lue
Assistant Ty Lue has agreed to a multi-year deal as new Cavaliers head coach, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2016