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Raptors' search narrowsIt's getting close to casting some people adrift on Survivor: Raptors Coach. General manager Glen Grunwald, who'll conduct a couple of pre-interview interviews in Chicago this weekend, expects to have a final group of three to five in place by June 9. And, according to sources close to Grunwald, if someone from that group wows the selection panel in the formal interview process, the team will have a replacement in hand for Lenny Wilkens by the time the June 26 NBA draft rolls around. However, if none of that group catches the fancy of a panel of interviewees expected to include Grunwald, team president Richard Peddie, Maple Leaf Sports board chairman Larry Tanenbaum and, perhaps, Raptor consultant Jack McCloskey, the general manager would invite a few more candidates in for a grilling. Grunwald, who returned from Florida yesterday after meeting with about eight Raptor players taking part in some informal workout sessions, has maintained a public silence about the particulars of his search, which began when Wilkens was let go a day after the 24-58 regular season ended. However, his search has been exhaustive, at least in the preliminary stages. Aside from the well-known candidates — Craig Neal, Brian James, Kevin O'Neill, Dwane Casey, Mike Woodson and Sidney Moncrief — he has also spoken to former NBAer Sam Vincent and will talk to former head coach and current Minnesota assistant Randy Wittman later this week. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Raptors GM has myriad choicesMichael Olowokandi anyone? Or his buddy, Elton Brand? Does Rasheed Wallace pique your interest? How about Kwame Brown? Brad Miller? Got an interest in Shareef Abdur-Rahim? Welcome to the world of Toronto Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald, possessor of the No.4 selection in the June 26 draft and the host of a new reality show: NBA Let's Make A Deal. Grunwald, trying to dream up ways to improve his roster through some kind of trade, certainly has any number of possibilities to explore. "I'm open to all discussions," he said. Okay, so let's discuss. Does Grunwald package his No.4 pick and a player to obtain a more proven NBA big man? Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets VG, Silas pricing selves out of jobMike Dunleavy was interviewed yesterday by the Rockets, sources said, and, in all likelihood, he'll meet with the Cavaliers within the next few days as well. As noted, the job was Jeff Van Gundy's and then Paul Silas' to lose and that seems to be what's happening; both may be pricing themselves out by letting it be known through their agents (no financial negotiations have taken place) they want mad bread; $7M per and $5M per, respectively. Van Gundy also is intent on gaining at least some control concerning personnel moves. Unless Herb Kohl unexpectedly changes his mind, Ernie Grunfeld is no longer in contention for the Blazers' GM job. The Bucks owner denied Portland permission to talk to his top executive; the same message was transmitted to Washington and Charlotte. Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Raptors May 2003 Archive
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