Hot Seat in Cleveland: How much patience will the Cavs have with Kenny Atkinson?

The start of the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers has sparked debate around the figure of Kenny Atkinson as the head coach. After a shaky start, various voices in the NBA circles have begun to point out the increasing pressure on the coach, although there is no unanimous stance within the franchise.

Journalist Marc Stein reported hearing comments from coaching circles indicating a growing pressure on Atkinson. However, Stein himself added that one of his sources downplayed that perception and denied that the team owner, Dan Gilbert, is ready to part ways with the coach.

According to Stein, Gilbert was one of the main supporters of the hiring of Atkinson as the successor to J.B. Bickerstaff, asserting his judgment over other options such as James Borrego, the current interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. These reports came shortly after Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com noted that Gilbert is not satisfied with the team's situation at the beginning of this season.

On the sports front, the Cavaliers hold a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, a far cry from the start of last season when they had a 25-4 record after 29 games. That season ended with a record of 64-18 and Atkinson receiving the Coach of the Year award.

Injury Issues

Injuries have played a significant role in this start. Darius Garland has only played in 13 games, and Jarrett Allen has missed 11, preventing the starting five from regularly sharing the court.

Nevertheless, the season has not yet reached its midpoint, and the Cavaliers have room to correct their course. The team's progress in the coming weeks will set the tone around the bench and Atkinson's immediate future in Cleveland.

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