Cavs ‘acting’ coach Drew says progress in contract talks

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers “acting” coach Larry Drew said contract negotiations with the team are “going forward in a positive direction.”
Drew wants the Cavs to restructure his contract if he’s going to become the team’s interim coach this season following firing of Tyronn Lue, who was dismissed Sunday. Cleveland snapped a six-game losing streak and got its first win on Tuesday under Drew.
Before Thursday’s game against Denver, the 60-year-old Dre