Chris Haynes has left his position with the Cleveland Plain Dealer to join ESPN covering the Golden State Warriors as well as the NBA in general.

Haynes covered the Cavaliers for two seasons after previously covering the Portland Trail Blazers.

"This move will bring me closer to home (Fresno), something I never thought was possible," wrote Haynes. "My wife and kids are thrilled to be headed back to California. This role also places me in front of another historical team in the Warriors. It's going to be interesting, but y'all know I'm up for it."

Ethan Sherwood Strauss has covered the Warriors for ESPN over the past few years and will shift to more longform work.