Brown to Wizards?

With friend Collins still in house, Brown holds off Wiz

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A new name has apparently been added to the list of Larry Brown suitors.

According to a report in The Washington Post, the Washington Wizards have approached Brown about becoming their new president of operations and head coach.

But Brown has so far turned down any proposals from the Wizards because Washington coach Doug Collins is still under contract with the team, according to the report.

"Washington Sports and Entertainment and [chairman] Abe Pollin are not discussing the interviewing process or the candidates we are speaking to," Wizards team president Susan O'Malley told The Post.

Brown, 62, resigned as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Earlier this month, the Wizards did not rehire Michael Jordan as president of basketball operations.

Brown, who is friends with Collins, has reportedly not ruled out more talks with the Wizards, but he won't meet with them while Collins is still with the team. The Post also reported that Brown canceled a Friday morning meeting with the Wizards after making contact with Pollin or O'Malley.

According to The Post, the Wizards' pursuance of Brown fuels further speculation that Washington does want to replace Collins, who has two years and $10 million left on his contract. The newspaper also reported that Brown has tried to contact both Collins and Jordan.



Another suitor for Larry. If the Rox want him, it looks like they're going to have to move fast.http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2003/0530/1560985.html