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The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Thursday (11/04) that head coach Larry Drew was relieved of his duties.

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of the ESPN, one of the main candidates to replace him is the Portland Trail Blazers’ assistant coach, David Vanterpool.

Drew took over the team in November and his contract expired with the conclusion of the 2018/19 season.

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