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Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and More NBA Coaches React to David Blatt's Firing

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers' surprise firing of David Blatt as their head coach on Friday, coaches from around the NBA are speaking out about the decision.

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who is president of the NBA Coaches' Association, spoke to reporters on Friday about the ramifications of what Cleveland did, per Nick Schwartz of USA Today's For The Win:

Teams have a right to make changes, but David Blatt is going to be a highly sought-after coach this summer if and when there are openings — if he chooses to stay.