The Cleveland Cavaliers have changed their leadership team below Dan Gilbert.

Jeff Cohen is out as vice chairman and Nathan Forbes, while maintaining his title has lost influence with Gilbert and is spending very little time on Cavs business.

The two were "extensions" of Gilbert within the Cavs, according to one source, offering input on major trades and organizational decisions presented to Gilbert by general manager David Griffin.

As an example, according to two sources, Forbes helped Griffin convince Gilbert to fire David Blatt in the middle of last season.

There are now fewer voices in the room when the Cavaliers make major decisions