Brian Shaw and Cavs close to agreement

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CLEVELAND (AP)—A person familiar with Cleveland’s coaching search says the Cavaliers are moving toward an agreement with Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw.

The team has not yet offered Shaw the job, but the Cavaliers are “excited” with what they’ve learned during a two-day meeting with the 43-year-old, says the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not publicly discussing its search.

Shaw, who has been on Phil Jackson’s staff in Los Angeles for five seasons, arrived in Cleveland on Monday to meet with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert. The team would like to have their coach in place by Thursday, when free agency opens and Cleveland attempts to re-sign two-time league MVP LeBron James(notes).

Relieved, really did not want Scott.

 

[playmaker7]

If this goes down, I wish him the best of luck with the Cavs

 

[Pujolsrules22]

Maybe he knows how to win a championship....I hope.

 

[sheed]

If this goes down, I wish him the best of luck with the Cavs

Should be a nice replacement for Brown.

 

[elcheato]

Now its in question, apparently they're at a stall. Hopefully they get a contract done.. I don't want Scott...

 

[Mexi]

lol i dont want Scott either

I wanted in house, BShaw or Rambis. both are being impatient. fine

good luck to Shaw. this probably means Phil is coming back to the Lakers. Im sure they spoke
because if he really wanted a hot job, he is almost certain to be the Lakers next guy. but he cant wait so...

 

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Chris_Broussard

The Cavaliers are in contract negotiations with Byron Scott. He will be the club's next head coach. less than 20 seconds ago via web

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[V23]

Why don't you like Scott?

 

[elcheato]

Because he losses his team after multiple years, and apparently he isn't good with in game adjustments just like Mike Brown..

 

[Mexi]

Chris_Broussard

The Cavaliers are in contract negotiations with Byron Scott. He will be the club's next head coach. less than 20 seconds ago via web

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lol

 

[Mexi]

samickFanHouse

Byron Scott's agent, Brian McInerney, e-mails FanHouse, denies Scott is in negotiations w/ Cavs: "Byron has not spoken to The Cavs today.

whats going on here

 

[elcheato]

idk, I think we're going to be the first coach less team in the NBA.

 

[.GR]

LeBron can coach...

 

[Mexi]

He's been coaching for 5 years...

 

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Sam Amick samickFanHouse

McInerney now admitting he spoke with Cavs GM Chris Grant today and agreed to re-open negotiations. Can't make this stuff up. less than 10 seconds ago via TweetDeck

 

[Mexi]

rofl
i always knew these guys lie, every sport, even in politics and other stuff, but this is hilarious

"we didnt talk"
"naw im kidding, we spoke. just like f'ing with you guys"

 

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samickFanHouse

Byron Scott and the Cavs have agreed to "essential terms, with details to be worked out throughout the night," according to his agent. 7 minutes ago via TweetDeck

 

[RipCity32]

I'm hearing the deal should be finalized today to make Scott the new head coach in Cleveland.

 

[elcheato]

yea, basically. Apparently he appeals more to LeBron then Shaw, so w.e.. If LeBron doesn't re-sign and we're stuck with this guy I'm gonna be pissed.