By Justin Worsley,
Sources have told ESPN that former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown is the top candidate to replace Phil Jackson as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brown, 41, was fired by the Cavaliers last season after they failed to advance past the semifinals of the playoffs despite having the league's best record for two consecutive seasons.
Jackson announced a year ago that this would be his final season. The two-time defending champion Los Angeles were swept by the Dallas Maverick in the conference semifinals this season.
Under Brown, the LeBron James-led Cavaliers made the finals in 2007, only to be swept by the San Antonio Spurs.
An offer has allegedly been given to Brown and a deal could be agreed upon as early as Wednesday. Though no figures have been officially released, Brown is looking for security in his contract, which would feature a good amount of years and money. Several sources have reported that the Lakers are offering a four-year deal worth between $16-19 million. Jackson made $8 million last season and Los Angeles is trying to cut back on salaries.
Without Brown and James, Cleveland stumbled to a 19-63 finish and hold the first and fourth-overall picks in the upcoming draft.
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