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Blatt leaves Olympiakos 2 months after MS announcement

Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt directs his team during NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, in Minneapolis. Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt said in a statement Monday Aug. 19, 2019, he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, FILE)

Former Cleveland coach David Blatt diagnosed with MS

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' David Blatt gestures during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. Former Cavaliers coach David Blatt has accepted a championship ring from the team despite being fired last season. Blatt was dismissed midway through his second season by Cleveland. Blatt told Israel-based reporter David Pick that he accepted the ring from the Cavs “because they presented it to me in a way that was very respectful.” He said the Cavs told him that he contributed to the championship. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Former Cavs coach Blatt accepts championship ring from team

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt talks to forward LeBron James during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 118-114. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

LeBron James on coaches: ‘I’ve always respected what they wanted to do’

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt yells to players in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The Warriors won 132-98. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

David Blatt fired by Cleveland Cavaliers

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' basketball player LeBron James speaks at The University of Akron, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Akron, Ohio. James teamed up with first lady Michelle Obama to celebrate the importance of secondary education at a private event at the University of Akron. The NBA superstar, who went from high school to the pros, and first lady are hosting thousands of children and their parents at the school. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron still not practicing after back injection

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, foreground, yells as he carries the Larry O'Brien NBA championship trophy in front of center Andrew Bogut after the team's flight landed in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first NBA championship since 1975. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SNYDER: LeBron James didn’t get ending he wanted, but the rest of the NBA did

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

SNYDER: By not going big, versatile Warriors show unwillingness to go home

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) moves the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) looks on during the first half in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Banged-up Cavaliers, Hawks adjust for Friday’s Game 2

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) walks up court during a break in play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron leads Cavs into Chicago, with JR Smith joining him

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) takes a break during the first half of Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, May 4, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Plan LeB: LeBron may be more aggressive vs. Bulls in Game 2

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2014, file photo, then-Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach David Blatt gestures during a EuroLeague Basketball Group D playoff basketball game against Emporio Armani Milan in Tel Aviv, Israel. Blatt’s transition in the NBA has been tough: The team is floating around the .500 mark despite a star-studded roster and he looks to be on the hot seat already because of some lengthy losing streaks and what looks to be a strained relationship with star LeBron James. But back in Israel, he remains one of the country’s most beloved figures, thanks to his illustrious history in his adopted homeland and a nationwide pride in his making it big time. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

Embattled Cleveland coach Blatt remains beloved in Israel

By ARON HELLER - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) drives around Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) as Bucks center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Knicks sending Smith, Shumpert to Cavs: source

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James wipes his face as he walks up court in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 102-100. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

LeBron James, Cavaliers struggling out of gate

By Tom Withers - Associated Press