A week ago, David Griffin was just someone the Magic were researching to run their front office.
It seems the Cavaliers general manager has since moved up in the search.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports:
For now, Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin remains the top candidate in the Magic’s search, but Orlando hasn’t yet asked for permission to speak with Griffin, largely because of the Cavaliers’ playoff status, sources said.
This could end a couple ways.
Here’s betting Griffin – who has LeBron James’ endorsement – leverages the Orlando interest into a bigger offer from Cleveland. Griffin was just too integral to the Cavs’ first championship to discard him.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has shown much more willingness to spend than The Devos Family, which owns the Magic. If this is a bidding war, I’ll take Cleveland. If it isn’t a bidding war, the Cavs have a far more attractive roster than Orlando.
