
Updated: October 4th, 2010, 10:52 AM ET
Cavs rebuilding, Gilbert hires new GM
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What does Cleveland do now? ESPN analysts debate what direction the Cavaliers should go with the rebuilding process.
CLEVELAND -- In what has already been a whirlwind off-season for the Cavaliers, team owner Dan Gilbert is hopeful that one more major change will help to purge the foul aftertaste of the LeBron era in Cleveland.
With the NBA season set to begin later this month, Gilbert made a surprising move in firing newly appointed general manager Chris Grant, who had taken over after the resignation of Danny Ferry this past June. Grant had been the assistant general manager for the last 5 years before filling the position over the summer.
"After much consideration, we decided it was best for the team to head in a new direction, particularly after the departure of James," said Gilbert. "This was not an easy decision to make but we feel the rebuilding process has to start from the top."
On Monday, Gilbert held a press conference with head coach Byron Scott to announce the hiring of new general manager Ron Arens. Arens does not have any general manager experience in the NBA but has spent parts of the last 6 years filling various roles in the front office with the Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and Atlanta Hawks. "During the interview process, [Arens] outlined a plan for the restructuring of this franchise and I eagerly anticipate seeing it come to fruition," stated Gilbert.
With the new leadership, it will be interesting to see if seasoned veterans Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison, and Anthony Parker find themselves on their way out in favor of a youth movement.
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