Cavs Coach Atkinson Named Coach of the Month

0:00For the NBA, it's March 3rd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson earned some well-deserved recognition this week. The NBA named him Eastern Conference Coach of the Month, for February, after his team posted an Aiden III record. That strong finish came right after a busy trade deadline led by President of Basketball Operations Kobe Allman. The Cavaliers have battled injuries all season to key players like Evan Mobley, Jared Allen, and Darius Garland. They traded Garland for James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers early in the month and stayed unbeaten with their new star until a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 22nd. Even without superstar Donovan Mitchell for the final two games, Atkinson kept things steady. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Atkinson has guided the Cavs to the number four seat in the East, just one and a half games behind the new. York Knicks despite no fully healthy lineup. It's impressive management amid constant changes, but many say regular season awards like this one

1:03don't define success. Looking ahead, the real test is the playoffs, where the Cavaliers got knocked out in the Eastern Conference semi-finals last year by a tougher Indiana. Pace of squad. Atkinson knows they can't get complacent now, with about two dozen games left to build chemistry. Max Struse could return soon from his off-season foot injury, giving Atkinson a complete roster for the first time. The Cavs have strong odds to win the East, so they need to peek in March and April to make a deep postseason run. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-L-I-S-O-L-Pillo dot com.