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Mike Brown has reach an agreement, in principal, for him to return as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

After vowing never to play for the Cincinnati Bengals again, former pro bowl quarterback Carson Palmer got his wish today as he was traded to the Oakland Raiders hours before the NFL trade deadline. Bengals owner Mike Brown finally caved in the 11th hour, sending Palmer to the Raiders for a 2012 first round draft pick, and a conditional first rounder in 2013.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown and quarterback Carlson Palmer have been at an impasse for several months. Palmer demanded that Brown trade him, threatening to retire if his request was not met. Brown claims Palmer, whose current contract runs through 2014, made a commitment to the team, and needs to follow through on it. The imperious Bengals owner refuses to grant Palmer his wish. But is Brown's stance on Palmer hurting his club?

What has been the best new coaching hire in the NBA during the offseason? What about the worst coaching hire, so far?

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has agreed to replace Phil Jackson, and become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Chris Broussard, of ESPN The Magazine, has the story, below.

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown has emerged as the top candidate to replace Phil Jackson, as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave McMenamin and Marc Stein, of espn.com, has the story, below.