<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Washington Wizards director of player personnel Milt Newton is considered the leading candidate to become general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld confirmed earlier this week that the Cavaliers requested permission to speak with Newton and interviewed Newton last week. Newton is also in the running with San Antonio Spurs director of basketball operations Danny Ferry and both are believed to be the handpicked choices of Detroit Coach Larry Brown . Brown is currently leading the defending champion Pistons in the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat; he has spent the past few days denying speculation that he will bolt at the conclusion of the season to become team president of the Cavaliers.</div> Source
