AP: Izzo in Cleveland to discuss Cavs' job

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tom Izzo is in Cleveland and may finally be ready to jump to the NBA.

A person familiar with his travel plans told The Associated Press that the Michigan State coach arrived at Burke Lakefront Airport this afternoon.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Cavs are not commenting on their coaching search.

Izzo was expected to meet with Cleveland's front office and tour the team's facilities. He is believed to be mulling a contract worth up to $6 million a season.

The team has been searching for a coach since firing Mike Brown after the club's second-round playoff collapse to the Boston Celtics.

Brown spent five seasons with Cleveland, leading the team to 127 regular-season wins the past two seasons. He failed to get LeBron James back to the finalsm, however, and the Cavs decided to make a change.

Izzo's decision on Cavaliers could hinge on James' future. The two-time MVP can become a free agent July 1, and is expected to entertain offers from several teams.

It is not known if Izzo has contacted James, who has been with Cleveland for seven seasons and recently said the Cavs have "an edge" to re-sign him.

New general manager Chris Grant said this week the team has had contact with Izzo but would not comment on whether an offer has been made. Owner Dan Gilbert is a Michigan State graduate and has known Izzo for years.