Tyronn Lue loses in coaching debut for Cleveland Cavaliers

“And we’re like, ‘Hey, you didn’t say anything about that”.

Four-time MVP LeBron James also said it concerned him, which shouldn’t be the case for a squad that advanced to the NBA Finals in June. But we do know he and James and he and the rest of the players have an affinity for each other and a close relationship.

“I think he (Griffin) was right in everything that he said”. “When we win games, I don’t think the guys are enjoying it. That’s what I spoke to them about today because I’m really anxious about our spirit”. Multiple reports indicated he was previously unaware Blatt would be fired, before finding out on Friday.

Both knees wrapped in ice, LeBron James walked in a circle, waiting for his turn to speak with a larger-than-usual media contingent. With Tyronn Lue calling the shots, the Cavaliers will look to finish the season strong and reclaim the title of Eastern conference champions.

Clippers call up Ayres • The Los Angeles Clippers have signed forward Jeff Ayres to a 10-day contract. The Cavs ranked 29th in the league in pace entering the night and Lue wants to play faster. I’ve been a player and I see what it takes.

The ascension of Lue tells me that King James wants to continue to run the Cavaliers from the comfort of his throne. “It’s how we prepare ourselves every day…For something like this to happen, now you understand what I was meaning”. “So if guys are getting scored on or guys are in the wrong spots or guys are not doing the right thing defensively, they come and talk to me because I’m in charge of the defense”.

There’s a puzzle in the West as well, where Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr returned to duty for the first time this season on Friday.

Lue has been tasked with making them great on a nightly basis, which was not the case over the first 41 games.

James added to his reputation of being a “coach killer”, although general manager David Griffin stressed it was management’s decision and James was not consulted prior to Blatt’s sacking.

“Steph hits half-court shots all the time in practice”, Kerr said.

It’s not surprising that Carlisle and Van Gundy, among others, have the back of a fellow coach, especially one who’s had success. “There he goes again”.

Nuggets 104, Pistons 101: Danilo Gallinari scored 30 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 23.8 seconds left, and Denver beat Detroit. It was Chicago’s third win in its last nine games.