Cleveland, OH
Video: Marcus Morris Says He Saw 'Disconnect' in Cavs Locker Room Under Bickerstaff
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Veteran NBA forward Marcus Morris suggested Friday that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to fire head coach J.B. Bickerstaff this week may have been a necessary one.
During an appearance on Run It Back, Morris was asked if he saw any disconnect between Bickerstaff and the players after joining the team late in the season. Morris responded affirmatively:
Run It Back @RunItBackFDTV
.<a href=”https://twitter.com/ChandlerParsons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@ChandlerParsons</a>: “Did you see any situation where there was a disconnect in the locker room?”<a href=”https://twitter.com/MookMorris2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@MookMorris2</a>: “Honestly yeah, I kind of seen it, sorry to say it…I think [J. B. Bickerstaff’s] time just ran out.” <a href=”https://t.co/SH1f85DxsQ”>pic.twitter.com/SH1f85DxsQ</a>
“Honestly yeah, I kind of seen it,” Morris said. “Sorry to say it. He’s been around there for a while. Sometimes time is just a little bit too long. I think he had the locker room. I think his time just ran out. Good dude on and off the court.”
With his firing, Bickerstaff’s five-year tenure as head coach of the Cavs came to an end. He posted a 170-159 regular-season record in Cleveland, reaching the playoffs twice and winning one playoff series.
Morris, 34, is a well-traveled NBA veteran, having played for eight different teams over the course of his 13-year career.
The Cavs signed Morris in March, and he went on to appear in 12 regular-season games, averaging 5.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest. He also averaged 6.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in nine postseason games.
Cleveland was among the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season, finishing as the No. 4 seed with a 48-34 record.
The Cavs beat the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs before falling to the top-seeded Boston Celtics 4-1 in the second round.
Compared to the Cavaliers’ recent history, it was a successful season for them, as they won their first playoff series since 2018. They also won their first playoff series without LeBron James on the roster since 1993.
Cleveland has a ton of talent under contract next season, including Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Caris LeVert and Max Strus.
There is a window of opportunity for them to go on a deep playoff run and potentially vie for a championship, which may be why the decision was made to part ways with Bickerstaff and get a new voice in the locker room.
Also, the Cavaliers are facing a huge offseason since Mitchell can become a free agent after the 2024-25 campaign if he does not sign an extension.
Mitchell is a five-time All-Star and the Cavaliers’ best player, so it seems likely that Mitchell’s preferences were considered when making a coaching change.
ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst said Friday on the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast that while Mitchell didn’t ask for Bickerstaff to be fired, the Cavs believe their chances of re-signing Mitchell have “increased” thanks to the move.
Cleveland, OH
Human bones recovered on vacant lot in East Cleveland: BCI
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Human remains were found in the rear yard of a home on Strathmore Avenue early Monday morning, according to a Cuyahoga County spokesperson.
According to Jennifer Ciaccia, Press Secretary, Director of Communications for Cuyahoga County, deputies were executing a search warrant in connection with a woman reported missing out of Warrensville Heights.
The woman’s name has not been released.
On Saturday, June 1, deputies also executed a search warrant in the 14200 block of Potomac Avenue in connection with the missing woman.
The remains were brought to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s office.
Agents with the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Crime Scene Unit were requested by the sheriff’s department to process the scene and collect evidence.
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Cleveland, OH
My Morning Jacket Adds Fall Headlining Dates Following Tour With Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
My Morning Jacket has announced a run of four shows this fall in Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Ohio.
After spending most of September on the road with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats on their co-headlining Eye to Eye Tour, My Morning Jacket will play four headlining shows starting September 30th at Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA. From there, the band will travel to Knoxville, TN to perform at Tennessee Theatre on October 1st. The show in Savannah and Knoxville will also feature special guest S.G. Goodman.
Then, MMJ will join up with special guest Jade Bird for shows at Maymont in Richmond, VA on October 4rd and Cain Park Evans Amphitheater in Cleveland, OH on October 4th.
One Big Family ticket pre-sale registration is currently underway. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 7th at 10 a.m. ET. Click below for a full list of shows. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the band’s website.
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