WOAHHHHHH!!!!!
Per Woj:
Cleveland has fired coach David Blatt, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2016
OK, then!
Despite positive comments publicly, there had been unrest growing in Cavs locker room. Frankly, it had been there since almost day one.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) January 22, 2016
And your new Cavs head coach is…
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
James' fondness for Ty Lue and his desire to be coached by a former player were well known in the organization. As were issues with Blatt
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) January 22, 2016
One recent Cavs concern, I was told, was David Blatt's reluctance to consistently challenge LeBron. He's coach-able, but respect is earned.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) January 22, 2016
Since last season, LeBron James and his agent Rich Paul have been strong advocates of Lue becoming head coach, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2016
According to a team source, Blatt firing means "everyone is in the crosshairs right now." Pressure only mounts from here for Cavs.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 22, 2016
