Byron Scott Remains in Cavs' Picture Even as Tom Izzo Schedules Visit

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Tom Izzo is reportedly scheduled to be in Cleveland today, when the Michigan State men's basketball coach would conceivably visit with Cleveland Cavaliers officials regarding their head coaching vacancy.



But if the Izzo plan falters, the Cavs clearly have a Plan B: Byron Scott.



League sources confirmed to FanHouse that the former New Jersey Nets and New Orleans Hornets head coach, who is now working as an ESPN analyst, has been in discussions with members of the Cavaliers front office about the position. And while an interview has not been scheduled, the process is expected to move forward quickly so long as Izzo's name hasn't been signed to a contract. The discussions were first reported by ESPN's Chris Broussard.



The pursuit of Scott has been at least a week in the making, with Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant inquiring about the former Laker even before former general manager Danny Ferry resigned on Friday. The two sides have only begun talking in recent days, with the Cavs making it clear that they hold Scott in high regard for his work as a coach and a player.

 

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