FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shouts at his team during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland's coach on Thursday, May 23, 2024, despite leading the Cavaliers through an injury-ravaged season and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) (John Raoux, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff to lead the bench.
ESPN first reported the news on Sunday. The Pistons and Bickerstaff have agreed to a 5-year contract to become the team’s new head coach.
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Bickerstaff was considered among the top candidates for the job after parting ways with Cleveland following two straight playoff appearances. Bickerstaff had a 170-159 (.517) record in five seasons with the Cavaliers.
ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons are hiring J.B. Bickerstaff as the franchise’s next coach. Bickerstaff comes to the Pistons after consecutive trips to playoffs with Cavaliers —- including the Eastern Conference semifinals. pic.twitter.com/ZlX0CZIH6C
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