Struggling Cavaliers don't plan to fire coach Lue

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has a long list of immediate concerns.

Keeping his job isn't currently one of them.

Despite Cleveland's recent slide and his team's lack of cohesion, the Cavaliers have no immediate plans to replace Lue, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

The status of Lue, who led the team to an NBA title in 2016 and three straight Finals appearances, came into question following Saturday night's 32-point home loss to Houston, the latest blowout suffered by a team in disarray. However, Lue's job isn't in danger because of the need for "keeping continuity" at this challenging time, given Cleveland's roster overhaul and injuries, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because of the sensitive nature of the situation.

ESPN first reported that Lue's job wasn't in jeopardy.

Cleveland has lost 12 of 18 and LeBron James and his teammates have been beaten by at least 24 points in four games during the span. They were booed by fans in Quicken Loans Arena almost from the start of the performance against Houston, and following the game, Lue and several of his players challenged the team's level of effort and trust.

"We didn't have no fight," Lue said.