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Kenny Atkinson / Head Coach

Šalis: United States of America
Gimė: 1967-06-02
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Kenny Atkinson proposes rules alignment, mandatory NBA player presence in FIBA windows

2025-04-03

In a recent interview with COSMOTE TV, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson shared his perspectives on aligning FIBA and NBA regulations, as well as the importance of NBA players participating in FIBA international windows.​ Atkinson emphasized the need for uniformity between FIBA and NBA rules to enhance the global basketball experience:​
Kenny Atkinson to coach in 2025 NBA All-Star Game

2025-01-24

The Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was named to represent the East in the upcoming All-Star game in San Francisco With the Boston Celtics loss against the Los Angeles Lakers 96-117 on Thursday, the Cavs clinched the best record in the East through games played on Sunday, Feb. 2. 
Kenny Atkinson will be the Cavs' new head coach

2024-06-24

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Per the report, the two sides are working on a contract that is expected to be completed soon.
NBA rumors: Kenny Atkinson gains momentum in Cavs' coaching search

2024-06-22

Despite James Borrego initially being the favorite for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head coaching job, Kenny Atkinson is reportedly "gaining steam," according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein also mentioned that Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori is in contention for the position.
Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to join French national team

2023-12-14

The French national team introduced changes in its coaching staff. Former NBA player Boris Diaw, who now serves as the head of the national team, announced that Laurent Foirest would leave the squad. Instead, former Brooklyn Nets head coach and now assistant coach at the Golden State Warriors, Kenny Atkinson, will join the coaching staff as an assistant coach to Vincent Collet.
Raptors bring in fourth candidate into head coaching search

2023-06-05

The Toronto Raptors are the only organization yet to fill the head coaching vacancy during the NBA offseason. Now they seem to have added a fourth candidate to the list of finalists. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson was recently called up for an in-person interview, establishing him as a serious candidate for the position.
Kenny Atkinson main candidate for Rockets bench

2023-04-11

The Houston Rockets parted ways with Stephen Silas on Monday after a 22-60 season and a three-year record of 59-177. The Rockets, who have been coached by Silas for the last three seasons, have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league in the process. With a poor record in the Western Conference, the franchise is planning on changing its head coach for the new season.
Report: Kenny Atkinson spurns Hornets to stay with Golden State

2022-06-18

Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson, previously tabbed as the Charlotte Hornets' top choice for their head coaching vacancy, has elected to stay with Golden State, per a report from ESPN.

Hornets to hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach

2022-06-11

The Charlotte Hornets plan to hire Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, according to a report Friday night from ESPN.

Lakers to interview GSW assistant Kenny Atkinson for coaching job

2022-05-12

The Los Angeles Lakers have received permission to interview Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for the franchise's head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Atkinson has already interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets' job, via the report.

Atkinson built a reputation for player development as both an assistant and head coach in the NBA. He spent almost four years as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, whom he led to a playoff appearance in his third season in 2018-19.

Prior to his stint in Brooklyn, the 54-year-old American specialist worked as an assistant with the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks under Mike D'Antoni and Mike Budenholzer accordingly.

He spent the 2020-21 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, before joining Steve Kerr's staff as one of the highest-paid assistants in the league last summer.

The Lakers parted ways with Frank Vogel after a 33-49 season, which resulted in finishing 11th in the Western Conference. The Purple & Gold were left without playoffs.

Coach Kenny Atkinson joins Warriors staff

2021-07-08

The Golden State Warriors have welcomed new members of their coaching staff, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Among them is the ex-head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson will take on the role of Steve Kerr's assistant next season. The 54-year-old specialist will join assistant coach Mike Brown, who is working with the Nigerian National Team at the moment. Therefore, the ...