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J.B. Bickerstaff to talk about associate head coaching role with John Beilein

Here’s an early candidate to join the Cavs’ staff.

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

After it was reported that the Cavs were hiring Michigan head coach John Beilein as their new head coach, it was also reported that Beilein would look to hire an experience assistants. And it seems like he may have a former head coach on his staff.

As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, ex-Grizzlies and Rockets coach J.B. Bickerstaff is going to talk to Beilein about joining the Cavs as an associate head coach. Bickerstaff, the son of current Cavs advisor Bernie Bickerstaff, also interviewed for the Cavs and Lakers head coaching jobs after being fired by the Grizzlies:

Bickerstaff makes sense as a hire for Beilein’s staff as Beilein transitions to the NBA from college. He’s been a coach before, was well liked by players in Memphis and can be a support for Beilein. Reporting to date indicates that it’s a priority that Beilein finds an experienced staff and Bickerstaff would fit that mold. Hiring competent coaches can’t hurt.