Speaking on CNBC on Wednesday, Dan Gilbert said publicly for the first time that he intends to hire a president along with a general manager and a head coach within the coming weeks. He termed it ``a massive transformation.''

On Tuesday, media reports speculated that Larry Brown would be the man chosen to run the club.

Brown told reporters before the Pistons' game with the Miami Heat on Wednesday that he hadn't spoken to Gilbert about the job.

Several NBA officials said, though, that Gilbert and Brown have spoken through intermediaries about him becoming the next Cavaliers president of basketball operations. It is believed that Gilbert will offer him the job and possibly a percentage of team ownership at the conclusion of the Pistons' playoff run.

Those NBA officials also believe that Brown will not coach an NBA team next season.

Pacers' executive David Morway remains a candidate for the GM position.