Cavs add Longabardi as assistant, sources say
The Cleveland Cavaliers are adding veteran assistant Mike Longabardi to new head coach Tyronn Lue’s staff, sources told ESPN.com.
Longabardi is expected to take over a defensive specilalist role that Lue held before he was promoted to replace David Blatt last week.
Lue and Longabardi worked together on Doc Rivers’ staff with the Boston Celtics.
The respected Longabardi was let go by the Phoenix Suns last month as part of a rare midseason bench shake up under coach Jeff Hornacek.
Known for his defensive acumen, Longabardi was the Suns’ defensive coordinator.
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