CLEVELAND — Chauncey Billups spun away from the Cavaliers.
After discussing a lead role in Cleveland's front office, Billups withdrew from consideration on Monday. The former All-Star guard had been in discussions with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert about joining the reigning Eastern Conference champions, but the 40-year-old said "that the timing just isn't right."
The Cavs have been looking for a general manager since David Griffin parted ways with the club just before the draft. Griffin helped guide Cleveland to three straight Finals appearances but could not resolve issues with Gilbert, who has yet to give any of the four GMs who have worked for him since 2005 a contract extension.