Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff: ‘I don’t like some of the negativity surrounding the group’

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - J.B. Bickerstaff played defense Wednesday at Cavs practice, saying he doesn’t like “some of the negativity” surrounding his team after a tough loss to Miami.

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Bickerstaff emphasized “building a team takes time” and highlighted the team’s youth and injury woes this season.

#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff said they had a conversation about the reality of where they are: "There's 7 teams that have more than 30 wins in the NBA and we're 1 of those teams. There's too many positive things that this team has accomplished to allow any negativity around our group."
— Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) February 1, 2023

Cleveland is 5th in the East at 31-22 and hosts Memphis on Thursday.

The Grizzlies are 2nd in the West at 32-18.

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