Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert announced the decision to relieve Brown on Monday. Gilbert also said interim general manager David Griffin is being retained as full-time GM. Griffin took over in February, when Gilbert fired Chris Grant.
The Cavs went 33-49 this season under Brown, who was first dismissed by Gilbert following the 2010 season. Gilbert said it was a “difficult decision” to release Brown. The coach signed a five-year contract last summer.
Gilbert said Griffin will lead the search for Brown’s successor. The Cavaliers were 17-16 after Griffin took over for Grant.
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