Everyone picks a favorite horse in a race, and so it seems the same thing has happened in this Blazers search.

David Morway, the general manager of the Indiana Pacers, is believed by many to be the favored candidate of Blazers president Larry Miller. Meanwhile, if you believe insiders, (Blazers owner Paul) Allen confidante Bert Kolde is pushing for Los Angeles Clippers general manager Neil Olshey.

Also involved is former New Orleans general manager Jeff Bower. And I was told by someone close to the search that Allen had taken a sudden interest in Philadelphia 76ers senior vice president Tony DiLeo. Perhaps because Allen likes DiLeo, but maybe, too, because nobody in his inner circle seems to agree on the other candidates.

via John Canzano of The Oregonian