Sources: Lakers in "serious" talks with Mike Brown

ESPNLA.com's Dave McMenamin reports the Lakers have completed the interview process in their search for a coach to succeed Phil Jackson as head coach, and at the top of the list is former Cavaliers coach Mike Brown. Via ESPN.com's Chris Broussard, Brown and the Lakers are discussing salary terms, but calling it a done deal is premature:

"... Sources told Broussard that while a deal could be struck as early as Wednesday, it's also possible a deal will not happen if Brown does not get enough security -- in terms of years and money -- to empower him as