Cuckoo for Kiki

Just in case Larry Brown decides he wants to keep coaching, the Cavaliers are starting to formulate a backup plan.
(That's a smart move, by the way. Two NBA Finals appearances in as many years has got to make you believe coaching would Brown's first choice unless health problems dictate otherwise.)
Thursday, media reports said Cavs officials and Denver Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe have had "informal" conversations about the Cavs' open GM position. The Nuggets originally did not give the Cavs permission to speak with Vandeweghe, who is under contract for one more season, but eventually changed their collective mind for whatever reason.
Vandeweghe is not the basketball guru Brown is, but he has the front-office track record Brown does not. Since taking over the Nuggets in 2001, he has imploded the roster and rebuilt Denver into a playoff team. On his watch, the Nuggets have acquired Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin, Marcus Camby, Nene, Andre Miller, Earl Boykins, and re-acquired Voshon Lenard.
Vandeweghe was also responsible for the hiring of coach George Karl during this past season, the move many credit with rescuing Denver's season and getting them to the playoffs for the second straight year.
The Cavs would probably be a backup plan for Vandeweghe as well. He most likely wants to stay in Denver, but contract extension negotiations have reportedly not even begun.
Vandeweghe would be an excellent "plan B" if the Cavs could make it work. Unlike Brown, with Vadeweghe, the Cavs would know what they are getting in a basketball executive.