The Cavaliers and Scott are finishing the details of a contract that could make him LeBron James’ next coach.
Scott’s agent, Brian McInerney, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press that Scott has agreed to become Cleveland’s next coach.
Cleveland settled on Scott, 49, after strongly considering Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw, who impressed the Cavaliers during interviews earlier this week.
The timing of this is a bit curious, but Scott’s desire for the job must not depend on whether or not LeBron returns to the Cavs. He did a nice job in New Orleans and was close with Chris Paul. This hire might fuel speculation that the Cavs are trying to land Paul via trade to entice LeBron to re-sign, though it would be tough for Cleveland to put together a deal enticing enough to get the Hornets to bite.
(Yes, that’s Jeremy Piven in the photo. Fotoglif’s selection of Byron Scott photos is limited.)
