<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> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Team owner Bill Davidson and Pistons execs, including team president Joe Dumars, are said to be furious that Brown's future has again become a potential roadblock in a playoff run. Around here, the season won't be judged a success unless the Pistons match the back-to-back titles won by their Bad Boys teams of 15 years ago. Dumars won't address the matter, except to say, "All we're doing is trying to win a series." New York Daily News</div> source
