The Cavaliers are close to naming Brian Shaw as their new coach.
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw, right, reportedly is close to being named head coach of the Cavaliers.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Brian Shaw may be close to becoming the Cavaliers' next head coach, but it is not done yet.
According to sources, Shaw had a positive interview with the team Monday and early today and he emerged as the frontrunner to replace Mike Brown. Shaw has impressed the Cavs with not only his focus on defense and knowledge of how the triangle offense would work with LeBron James, but also his confidence in dealing with players because of his 14-year history in the league.
But Cavs sources said this morning that Shaw had not been formally offered the job and was not close to finalizing a contract with the team.
AOL Fanhouse and the Los Angeles Times reported that Shaw was close to accepting the job. The Times quoted Shaw's agent, L.A.-based attorney Jerome Stanley, as saying Shaw was close to an agreement.
The Cavs want a coach in place by Thursday, the start of free agency, and it is likely they want to make the decision today. The signs point to Shaw being that man.