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.

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...

Jan 24, 2025 · Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will coach one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco and air at 8 ...

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.

Jun 24, 2024 · Kenny Atkinson, an assistant with Golden State who helped Brooklyn rebuild before a puzzling departure, will be Cleveland’s new coach, a person familiar with decision told The Associated Press on Monday.

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.