Kenneth Neil Atkinson (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Kenny Atkinson is the Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach. On June 28, 2024, Atkinson became the 24th Head Coach* in Cavaliers history. Prior to joining the Cavaliers, Coach Atkinson was an Assistant Coach with the Golden State Warriors (2021-2024), helping lead the team to the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics.

Jan 24, 2025 · Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has earned a spot to coach one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Atkinson clinched the honor with the Celtics' loss to the Lakers...

Jun 24, 2024 · Atkinson was considered a frontrunner for the job along with Pelicans assistant James Borrego and Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. This will be Atkinson’s second stint as an NBA head...

Jun 28, 2024 · CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Atkinson’s first stint as an NBA head coach ended with a sudden, strange separation in Brooklyn. He’s hoping for a longer-lasting relationship in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Kenny Atkinson as Head Coach, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Jul 2, 2024 · Atkinson becomes the 24th head coach in franchise history and takes over a youthful, competitive team that reached the Eastern Conference semifinals under coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who has since taken the head coaching job with the Detroit Pistons.

Jun 28, 2024 · The Cleveland Cavaliers have found their next coach and have hired Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavs announced today.

Dec 17, 2024 · Atkinson returned as a head coach to Brooklyn with his new team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Monday. The 57-year-old, who led the Nets for four seasons, is now coaching the team with the NBA’s best record.