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Kendrick Perkins Released by Cavaliers, May Join Cleveland Coaching Staff

Kendrick Perkins will have to look for another team as he continues his comeback effort after the Cleveland Cavaliers released him on Saturday.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Cavs waived Perkins, getting their roster down to 15 players.

Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue said after Friday's preseason game against the Orlando Magic that Perkins could become a coach if he's unable to find a team that wants to sign him.

"We've already talked about that," Lue told Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. "I think Perk was great because he holds everybody accountable.