AP Source: Cavaliers Owner, Billups Meeting For 2nd Time
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is meeting for the second straight day with former NBA star Chauncey Billups about a front-office position.
Gilbert could be close to offering a job to Billups, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of the sensitivity of the talks.
The Cavaliers are looking for a general manager after Gilbert and David Griffin parted ways this week after three consecutive trips to the Finals. It's believed that Billups would take on a different role, perhaps as director of basketball operations.
Billups has no previous executive experience, but he does have a long-standing relationship with Gilbert and knows the league well. Billups, who was a five-time All-Star, also is close with Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue.
Cleveland's front-office shake-up came days before Thursday's draft. The Cavaliers currently do not own a pick.
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