After going 0-6 at the start of the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to part ways with head coach Tyronn Lue.
The 41-years-old coach took over reigns from David Blatt in 2016. He took the LeBron James-led Cavs to three consecutive NBA finals, bringing the first-ever NBA title to Cleveland in 2016.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the club will offer assistant coach Larry Drew the position of an interim coach with a possibility of a long-term appointment.
Cavs general manager Koby Altman fired Tyronn Lue this morning
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) October 28, 2018
Altman called Lue into his office and let him go, sources said. The Cavs are 0-6
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) October 28, 2018
After firing Ty Lue, Cleveland planning to promote Larry Drew to interim coach, sources tell ESPN. Management meeting with Drew now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 28, 2018
Cavs practicing soon — with GM Koby Altman expected to tell players that Larry Drew is the team's voice today. Altman and Dan Gilbert wants Drew to accept interim coaching job — with possibility of a longer-term appointment later. Drew is hoping for a longer commitment now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 28, 2018