<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"The Pistons have done everything in their power to discourage talk of coach Larry Brown possibly coming to Cleveland after this season. Then why won't his name go away? One league source said he wouldn't be surprised if the Pistons coach leaves Detroit after this season and becomes the Cavaliers GM." Lorain Morning Journal</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Many NBA executives say the Cavaliers want Brown, who has said he doesn't plan to coach anywhere but Detroit next season. That does leave open the possibility of him being a GM elsewhere, and perhaps that's Dan Gilbert's plan. Brown does have three years left on his contract with Detroit, and it's hard to imagine the Pistons letting him go to division rival Cleveland as a coach." Akron Beacon Journal</div> source
update <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Two officials with knowledge of the situation said the Cavaliers will offer its president of basketball operations position to Detroit Pistons head coach Larry Brown at the conclusion of the Pistons' playoff run." Akron Beacon Journal</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"League sources have indicated that Gilbert has informed Pistons coach Larry Brown (or his representatives) that he needs an answer by tomorrow on whether he'll accept the job as the Cavaliers president of basketball operations. The flirtation process with Brown has gone on for weeks now. It has been rumored in Cleveland since the firing of Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson on April 21, but it became national news when the New York Times caught wind of it Tuesday." Lorain Morning Journal</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Normally, teams don't talk to candidates involved in the playoffs. However, the Cavaliers received permission from Tom Wilson, president of Palace Sports & Entertainment, to speak with Brown. That formality was needed because Brown still has three years remaining on a five-year, $30 million contract." Lorain Morning Journal</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"One serious issue that the Cavaliers would have to attempt to protect themselves on is Larry Brown's wandering spirit. Some NBA insiders suggest that the Cavaliers could offer him an ownership percentage if he completes all or a portion of his contract as president. A similar provision kept Pat Riley in Miami as he will become a vested owner in the Heat when his contract expires at the end of the season." Akron Beacon Journal</div> source
