**Speaking of James, Chris Broussard of ESPN is reversing course, saying LeBron denies that he told Trevor Ariza he would stay in Cleveland beyond 2010 when he becomes a free agent. “Sources close to LeBron who have spoken with him say that story is not true,” Broussard told SportsCenter. “They say he never told Trevor Ariza he was staying in Cleveland past 2010.” In a story on ESPN.com earlier, Broussard wrote the opposite: “Trevor asked LeBron if he would be in Cleveland after next season,” a source told Broussard. “And LeBron said, ‘I’ll be there. Of course, I’ll be there.'” **Broussard also reporting that talks between Avery Johnson and the Pistons have ended because the two sides could not reach a deal. Cavaliers assistant John Kuester is the leading candidate to succeed the fired Michael Curry, but Paul Silas and Dave Cowens are both being mentioned by Broussard as well.
**Speaking of James, Chris Broussard of ESPN is reversing course, saying LeBron denies that he told Trevor Ariza he would stay in Cleveland beyond 2010 when he becomes a free agent. “Sources close to LeBron who have spoken with him say that story is not true,” Broussard told SportsCenter. “They say he never told Trevor Ariza he was staying in Cleveland past 2010.” In a story on ESPN.com earlier, Broussard wrote the opposite: “Trevor asked LeBron if he would be in Cleveland after next season,” a source told Broussard. “And LeBron said, ‘I’ll be there. Of course, I’ll be there.'” **Broussard also reporting that talks between Avery Johnson and the Pistons have ended because the two sides could not reach a deal. Cavaliers assistant John Kuester is the leading candidate to succeed the fired Michael Curry, but Paul Silas and Dave Cowens are both being mentioned by Broussard as well.