Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years
 
Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years

Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years Casey’s exit comes after the Raptors finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference but got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA playoffs. After careful consideration, I have decided this is a very difficult but necessary step the franchise must take. We celebrate everything Dwane has done for the organization, we thank him, and we wish him nothing but the best in future. Casey leaves the franchise as the winningest coach in its history and helped then set a franchise record for wins this year with 59.

Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Team
 
Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Team

Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Coaching The team announced the news on Monday morning, citing health issues as the reason for the leave of absence. After many conversations with our doctors and [General Manager Koby Altman] and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health… …I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season. According to TNT’s David Aldridge, Lue only plans to be gone from the team for a week. Assistant coach Larry Drew will coach in his stead. This is Lue’s third season in charge of the team, with each of the previous two seasons resulting in a trip to the NBA Finals.