Cleveland Cavaliers Wiretap

Del Says "No"

Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that Del Harris has removed his name from consideration for the Cleveland Cavaliers head coaching position. He will opt to stay in Dallas as an assistant with the Mavericks instead. The reported candidates remaining for the job are former NBA coach and current Fordham coach Bob Hill, Nuggets assistant coach John Lucas and Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins.

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Harris Holding Out For More Dough?

Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal writes that Del Harris may be holding out for more money. Harris is the lead candidate for the Cavaliers Head Coaching vacancy and is now considering the offer. Sources have said that he wants more than the Cavs are offering to leave his comfortable position as Assistant Coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Cavs May Take a Chance on Gasol

With the 8th pick in the draft, the Cavaliers may look to Pau Gasol, a 7-foot small forward from Spain. Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that the Cavs are looking to get big and athletic and some say that Gasol at 20 years old is further developed than Dirk Nowitzki was at that age.

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Cavaliers May 2001 Archive

  • Del Harris Still Undecided

    Chris Tomasson of the Beacon journal reports that Del Harris will spend the holiday weekend considering the offer to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers.

  • Harris Still Considering Cavs Job

    Tom Withers of the AP reports that Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Del Harris has not completely ruled out coaching the Cavaliers next season.

  • Del Harris reportedly will decline Cleveland's head coaching job

    The online edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday that six NBA team sources have said they'd be shocked if Harris took the Cavs vacant coaching position.

  • Harris to Decide on Cavs Job This Week

    Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that Del Harris will inform the Cavaliers sometime this week of his decision.

  • Cavs Have No Luck

    After hoping to move up in the lottery, Chrisa Tomasson of the Beacon Journal writes that the Cavaliers are just unlucky in the lottery.

  • Cavs Coaching Job is His if He Wants it

    According the Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal, the Cavaliers have offered their head coaching job to Del Harris.

  • Cavs, Blazers and Pistons interested in Lucas

    Perry A.

  • Fratello May Want the Job, But Paxon Won't Give it Up

    Roger Brown of the Plain Dealer writes that Mike Fratello would jump at the chance to coach the Cavs again, but in order for that to happen, Cleveland GM Jim Paxon would have to lose his job.

  • Cavs Report

    Chris Tomasson's report focuses on Chris Mihm and his mildly impressive rookie season, Bob Hill denying reports that he interviewed for the Cavs coaching vacancy and Andre Miller's excitement that he'll be representing the U.

  • Dunleavy Bows out of Cleveland Job

    Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that Mike Dunleavy will not pursue the head coaching vacancy in Cleveland.

  • Viewpoint: Is Harris Right Choice

    Bud Shaw from the Plain Dealer thinks Del Harris would be a "quick fix" for the Cavaliers.

  • Mihm Elected to All-Rookie Team

    Joe Monaco of Cleveland.

  • Cavs interview Hill

    Lenn Robbins of the New York Post writes "Fordham basketball coach Bob Hill has had a preliminary interview for the vacant Cleveland Cavaliers head-coaching position, sources told The Post.

  • Despite Reported Losses, Gund won't Sell

    Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal says that Cavs owner Gordon Gund will not sell the team.

  • Cavs Ready to Interview Harris

    Chris Thomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that the Cavaliers have received permission from Dallas to talk to Mavericks Assistant Coach Del Harris.

  • Del Harris Enters the Fray

    Chris Thomasson of the Beakon Journal reports that the Cavaliers are persuing Dallas Mavericks Assisitant Coach Del Harris.

  • Rookie Hazing

    This year, Cleveland's Chris Mihm was the doughnut man.

  • Cavs Season Tickets will Remain the Same

    In Cleveland, next year's season tickets will not raise in price next season.

  • Cleveland Will Have to Call Dunleavy

    Whether Mike Dunleavy wants the Cavs head coaching job or not, he's not begging.

  • Dunleavy Likes Cleveland

    Former Portland coach Mike Dunleavy knows Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson from their days together with the Blazers.

  • Del Takes the Lead in the Cavs Coach Race

    There is increasing speculation that the Cavaliers plan to approach Dallas assistant coach Del Harris about their vacant head coaching position, while their intentions regarding fired Portland coach Mike Dunleavy are less clear.

  • Dunleavy Interested in Cavs

    Mike Dunleavy and Jim Paxson had a very good relationship in Portland in 1997-98.

  • Harris May Be Interviewed for Cleveland Coaching Position

    Trying to find an experienced coach to replace Randy Wittman, the Cavaliers are expected to interview Mavericks assistant coach Del Harris after the Mav season is done.

  • Chaney Wants a Crack at it

    Don Chaney doesn't need an agent or a third party to let his interest be known.

  • Cavs Look at Harris

    the Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in speaking to Dallas Mavericks assistant Del Harris about their head coaching position.