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FILE - In this March 2, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gives instructions to players in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Cleveland. Even if the NBA doesn't resume this season, and at this point no one knows for sure, the Cavaliers believe it’s time to start getting ready for the next one. “Any minute that we can get working with each other is beneficial to us,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavaliers step cautiously into hopeful return to NBA season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gives instructions to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Cleveland. Indiana won 113-104. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs reward Bickerstaff with contract after strong start

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond, center, drives between San Antonio Spurs' Trey Lyles, left, and Rudy Gay, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Drummond scores 28, Sexton 26 as Cavaliers down Spurs in OT

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Bogdanovic’s 28 leads Jazz past injury-depleted Cavaliers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, bottom, and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal are unable to come up with the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Washington. Garland was called for a foul on the play. The Cavaliers won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards lose to Cavaliers in return from All-Star break

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, bottom, and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal are unable to come up with the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Washington. Garland was called for a foul on the play. The Cavaliers won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Sexton helps Cavaliers rally for 113-108 win over Wizards

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. When John Beilein resigned as Cleveland's coach, swallowing his pride to leave the Cavaliers after just 54 games, he offered his preordained replacement some encouraging words.“Go after it,” J.B. Bickerstaff said repeating Beilein's message.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Bickerstaff picks up pieces after Beilein leaves Cavaliers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff calls to players in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in Memphis, Tenn. The Cavaliers have added former Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff to John Beilein’s staff as an associate head coach. Bickerstaff was a candidate for Cleveland’s opening and interviewed for the job before the Cavs lured Beilein away from Michigan after a successful 12-year run. Bickerstaff was fired in April by Memphis following a disappointing 33-49 season. Bickerstaff’s father, Bernie, is a senior adviser with the Cavs. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Cavs hire former Grizzlies coach JB Bickerstaff

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Gasol, Grizzlies hold off Bucks late for 116-113 win

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies' MarShon Brooks (8) and Garrett Temple (17) defend in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Conley, Gasol lead Grizzlies to 92-84 win over Jazz

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies have decided to take the interim tag off and keep J.B. Bickerstaff around as their head coach.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Bickerstaff: Grizzlies will rebound from 60-loss season

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Memphis Grizzlies' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff directs his players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, April 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Injuries, lack of continuity lead to dismal Grizzlies season

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward James Ennis III (8) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) as he works in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Schroder’s 22 points lead Hawks past struggling Grizzlies

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) reacts after scoring a three-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Evans scores 22 to lead Grizzlies over Hawks, 96-94

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, FEB. 11 - In this Feb. 8, 2017 photo, Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale, right, and associate head coach J. B. Bickerstaff walk to the court for an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Memphis, Tenn. Fizdale and longtime friend Bickerstaff have teamed up in Memphis, and their chemistry is a big reason why the Grizzlies have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

A coaching brotherhood: Fizdale, Bickerstaff lift Grizzlies

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press