Could The Larry Brown Delay Be About Money?

Sports Illustrated's Ian Thomsen is reporting that 'by saying that (Larry Brown) wants to return as coach of the Pistons, pending his health concerns, Brown is essentially forcing the team to fire him so that he can continue to collect the three years and $15 million remaining on his contract. If Brown is fired he will be able to claim -- disingenuously -- that he didn't bail out on the Eastern champions.'

Former Wolves' coach Flip Saunders is the prime candidate to replace Brown, should he not return to the Pistons bench.