A shocking move by Cavaliers chairman Dan Gilbert Monday night added more questions to an offseason of uncertainty as Gilbert announced he will not extend the contract of General Manager David Griffin.
Griffin’s contract was set to expire on June 30. The architect of the 2016 NBA champions was expected back when the postseason ended on June 12, but the situation became more and more uncomfortable as days stretched on without a new deal.
According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Cavs spent Monday trying to organize a multi-team trade for the Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler. Multiple sites also reported that the Cavs were contacted by the Indiana Pacers about a possible deal for four-time All-Star Paul George.