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Danny Ferry reportedly set to rejoin San Antonio Spurs' front office
Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry will reportedly return to the San Antonio Spurs front office.

Ex-Cavs GM Ferry returns to Spurs
Danny Ferry is returning to the San Antonio Spurs.

Ferry returning to Spurs front office (AP)
Danny Ferry is returning to the San Antonio Spurs. The former general manager for the Cavaliers will be vice president of basketball operations for the Spurs. He will be reunited with coach Gregg Popovich and general manager R.C. Buford after leaving for Cleveland in 2005. Ferry led the Cavs through the most successful period in their history.

Report: Ferry heading to Spurs front office - Danny Ferry (F) Indiana Pacers
The Spurs have reportedly reached agreement with former Cavs GM Danny Ferry to return to their front office.

Sources: Portland Trail Blazers interested in Danny Ferry for general manager post
Former Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry has emerged as one of the first front-office targets of the Trail Blazers after they abruptly fired Kevin Pritchard on draft night, sources said.

Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly taking run at Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo
The News-Herald in Northern Ohio reported on its website Sunday night that the Cavaliers -- fresh off dismissing coach Mike Brown and parting ways with GM Danny Ferry -- have formally extended an offer to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo to replace Brown.

Ferry resigns as Cavaliers GM
Danny Ferry has resigned as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers after five seasons.

Cleveland Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry resigns
Danny Ferry has resigned as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a surprise decision that complicates the most important offseason in team history.

Cavs GM Ferry resigns after 5 seasons (AP)
Danny Ferry resigned as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a surprise decision that complicates the most important offseason in team history. Ferry's departure Friday after five seasons occurred two weeks after the club fired coach Mike Brown following the team's second-round loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs.

Cavs pick up option on reserve F Powe (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their option on reserve forward Leon Powe for next season. Powe played in just 20 games in his first season with the Cavs after coming back from knee surgery. He averaged four points and 3.1 rebounds. General manager Danny Ferry praised Powe for working hard to get back on the court and expects him to return next season "better than ever." Powe, 26,...

Cavs GM says LeBron's elbow needed rest
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry says the elbow injury that bothered LeBron James during the NBA playoffs was bad enough that the team would have rested him during the regular season.

Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry says LeBron James' elbow needed rest
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry says the elbow injury that bothered LeBron James during the NBA playoffs was bad enough that the team would have rested him during the regular season.

Bucks GM Hammond named NBA's top exec (AP)
Bucks general manager John Hammond has been selected as the NBA executive of the year after the Bucks finished the regular season with 12 more wins than last year and earned their first playoff berth since 2006. Hammond received 12 of 30 votes from a panel of fellow NBA executives. Oklahoma City's Sam Presti was second with nine votes and Cleveland's Danny Ferry took third with two votes in...

Slumping Cleveland Cavaliers will start Antawn Jamison on Tuesday vs. New Orleans Hornets
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and general manager Danny Ferry were adamant that the addition of Antawn Jamison would be seamless. It seems Cleveland has hit a stitch.

Cavs may give Jamison first start (AP)
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and general manager Danny Ferry were adamant that the addition of Antawn Jamison would be seamless. It seems Cleveland has hit a stitch. The Cavaliers have lost all three games they've played since trading center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to Washington for Jamison as part of a three-team deal.

New Cav Jamison arrives in Cleveland
Antawn Jamison wore jogging pants, a sweatshirt and a ballcap Thursday as he walked through the halls of Quicken Loans Arena with Cavs general manager Danny Ferry.

Cavaliers acquire F Jamison from Wizards (AP)
Cleveland's newest star has arrived. Antawn Jamison wore jogging pants, a sweatshirt and a ballcap Thursday as he walked through the halls of Quicken Loans Arena with Cavs general manager Danny Ferry. The Cavaliers acquired Jamison on Wednesday from Washington in a three-team deal. It's not clear yet whether Jamison will play in Cleveland's game Thursday night against Denver -- all...

Cavaliers no strangers to deadline deals (AP)
While he was walking through the halls of Quicken Loans Arena prior to a recent game, Danny Ferry paused to let LeBron James pass into the Cavaliers' locker room. Every move Ferry makes seems to be geared toward his superstar. Now as James' pending free agency nears this summer, Ferry could be facing his most challenging moment in his five years as Cleveland's general manager.

Ilgauskas sets Cavs record for games (AP)
A little later than expected, Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas set a Cleveland record for games played. Ilgauskas, whose career was nearly ended by severe foot injuries, played in his 724th game Wednesday night when he entered with 3:50 left in the first quarter. It moved him past former teammate and current Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry for the most games by a Cavaliers player.

Cavs' Brown regrets sitting Ilgauskas (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas never got off the bench during his first attempt at history. Given another chance, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown assured it will happen. Ilgauskas will become Cleveland's all-time leader in games played when he enters Wednesday's game at home against Phoenix. He currently shares the record of 723 games with Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry.

West returns to Cavaliers after missing camp
Delonte West has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing the first two days of training camp. West practiced with his teammates on Thursday after missing the first four practices. West called the absences unexcused, but said he's been in contact with general manager Danny Ferry. West could still face a league suspension after he was recently arrested for gun possession in Maryland.

West still absent due to personal issues
LeBron James says the Cavaliers will welcome back Delonte West, whenever he comes back. West was absent from training camp for the second straight day Wednesday morning while he deals with personal issues. Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry has spoken at length to West, coach Mike Brown said, adding that the absence is unexcused and that West will be fined. Ferry declined to meet with reporters Wednesday.

Cavs quiet on LeBron contract extension
Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoing talks with LeBron James' agent about a contract extension for the NBA's reigning MVP. The Cavaliers are believed to have offered James an extension of up to three years on July 18, the first day they were allowed. James has an option for the 2010-11 season, and has until June 30, 2010, to extend the deal or pick up his option.

Cleveland Cavaliers quiet on LeBron James contract extension talks
Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoing talks with LeBron James' agent about a contract extension for the NBA's reigning MVP.

Cavs talking to James about extension (AP)
Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoing talks with LeBron James' agent about a contract extension for the NBA's reigning MVP. The Cavaliers are believed to have offered James an extension of up to three years on July 18, the first day they were allowed.

Cavs sign former Raptor Anthony Parker (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed veteran free-agent Anthony Parker to add depth to the backcourt. The 34-year-old Parker played in 80 games for the Toronto Raptors last season and averaged 10.7 points and 3.4 assists. Terms were not disclosed. Cavs general manager Danny Ferry says Monday that Cleveland went after the 6-foot-6 guard/forward for his shooting and defensive skills.

Reports: Cavs, Varejao agree to 6 years, $50M
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million. Agent Dan Fegan told The Plain Dealer late Wednesday that the club and Varejao have agreed on a new contract. The team would not confirm the report Thursday morning. General manager Danny Ferry had earlier stated his intent to re-sign the 6-foot-11 Brazilian. Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.

Cavs, Varejao agree to 6 years, $50M
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million. Agent Dan Fegan told The Plain Dealer late Wednesday that the club and Varejao have agreed on a new contract. The team would not confirm the report Thursday morning. General manager Danny Ferry had earlier stated his intent to re-sign the 6-foot-11 Brazilian. Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.

West signs deal with Cavs; holdout fears over
Guard Delonte West signed a multiyear deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, ending concerns the restricted free agent would hold out at training camp. General Manager Danny Ferry didn't disclose terms of the deal Friday. The Cavaliers acquired West from the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team, 11-player trade. West played in 61 games for Seattle and Cleveland and averaged 8.3 points. He filled a need for a starting point guard.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/390942920" height="1" width="1"/

Cavaliers sign G West to multiyear deal (AP)
Guard Delonte West signed a multiyear deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, ending concerns the restricted free agent would hold out at training camp. General Manager Danny Ferry didn't disclose terms of the deal Friday. The Cavaliers acquired West from the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 21 as part of a three-team, 11-player trade.

Cavs block Ilgauskas from playing in Olympics
LeBron James will be the only Cleveland Cavaliers player going to China this summer. The Cavaliers have declined permission for center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to play for Lithuania in the Olympics. Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Ilgauskas is a higher-risk player because of his injury history. The 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas was plagued by foot injuries early in his career and the Cavs are concerned about his lower back.

James, Cavs come up short of NBA title (AP)

They lost their season opener on Halloween, and their finale in hallowed surroundings. In between, the Cleveland Cavaliers endured contract holdouts, overcame key injuries and were transformed by an extreme roster makeover general manager Danny Ferry believed would bring superstar LeBron James the necessary help to win it all.

Cavs extend Brown through 2010-11
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown received a two-year contract extension Monday that will keep him with the club through the 2010-11 season. Brown is in his third season with the Cavaliers, who won their first Eastern Conference title last season before they were swept in the finals by San Antonio. His contract was to expire after the 2008-09 season. Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry and owner Dan Gilbert had been discussing an extension since the summer.

Cavaliers trade David Wesley to Hornets for Cedric Simmons
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Cedric Simmons from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard David Wesley, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Simmons, 21, was selected in the first round (15th overall pick) of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Hornets. In 43 games (four starts) during the 2006-07 season, he [...]

Cavaliers sign Devin Brown
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Devin Brown to a contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Devin is a versatile basketball player,” said Ferry. “His toughness and ability to play multiple positions on both ends of the court will complement [...]