Reports: Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new coach

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B. Bickerstaff, fired by the Cavs last month after three straight winning seasons. The Cavs decided on Atkinson over New Orleans associate head coach James Borrego.

A deal is expected to be reached soon, p