Cavs officially name Scott head coach
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07/02/2010 -
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially
named Byron Scott as the team's new head coach.
The announcement was made by general manager Chris Grant. Terms of the deal
were not disclosed. Earlier reports indicated it was a three-year contract.
Scott was recently in his sixth season with the Hornets and the final year of
a two-year extension he signed in May of 2008 when he was let go nine
games into the 2009-10 season. Scott compiled a record of 203-216 during his
tenure in New Orleans.
"Byron's combination of high-level success and depth of experience, both as a
head coach and as a player, is a tremendous asset for our organization. He is
a strong leader with a proven track record of winning in both the regular
season and the playoffs. We're confident Coach Scott will positively impact
the strong culture we have put in place here in Cleveland over the past five
years." Grant said. "We're very excited for Coach Scott to get started. His
experience and leadership will be a critical element in our drive to achieve
the franchises ultimate goal."
The Cavs fired Mike Brown after a second-round playoff loss to Boston. Brown
spent the last five seasons with the Cavs and guided the team to a record of
272-138.
The Cavs were looking to make a splash with a big-name coach by trying to lure
Tom Izzo to the NBA ranks, but Izzo opted to stay at Michigan State for what
seems the duration of his career. Lakers assistant Brian Shaw also was a
finalist to coach the Cavs, but withdrew his name from consideration
Wednesday.
The Cavaliers face the possibility of a bigger change this summer should
reigning two-time MVP LeBron James leave the team.
Before taking over in New Orleans, Scott guided the New Jersey Nets to a
record of 149-139 with a pair of NBA Finals appearances in three-plus seasons.
After leading the previously-moribund Nets to the league title series in the
spring of 2002 and 2003, Scott was fired with a 22-20 mark midway through the
2003-04 campaign.
Scott was an assistant coach with Sacramento for two seasons after a 14-year
playing career with the Lakers, Pacers and Grizzlies. He won three NBA titles
during the late 1980s with the Lakers.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
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In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
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