<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Cavaliers have told Milton Newton, once considered the front-runner to become the team's general manager, that it will not need his services, according to an NBA source. Newton, director of player personnel for the Washington Wizards, is considered by many as a bright up-and-coming executive. According to a league source, Newton was not offered a position because of his lack of experience. Newton, 39, was director of player personnel for the NBDL from 2000 to 2003 before joining the Wizards. Since Newton has a close relationship with Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown, who several league sources expect to become the Cavs president of basketball operations, this move could indicate Brown no longer is coming to Cleveland. But sources say not hiring Newton will have no bearing on Brown's decision</div> Source
