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Feb 1, 2012 4:55 PM
Mulva;1072506 wrote:Gilbert wants to win a championship. This team isn't going to be a championship contender for at least 3 seasons, if they get there at all. More than half of the teams in the NBA make the playoffs every season. That isn't a big accomplishment, and it isn't the goal.
Gilbert guaranteed that the Cavs would win a Championship before Lebron does. He wants to win now period.
Feb 1, 2012 4:55pm
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Feb 1, 2012 5:13 PM
Skyhook79;1072551 wrote:Gilbert guaranteed that the Cavs would win a Championship before Lebron does. He wants to win now period.
Well that isn't realistic. If they keep Varejao in pursuit of an unrealistic goal that would be a mistake.
Feb 1, 2012 5:13pm
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Feb 1, 2012 5:17 PM
I don't want AV shipped out, but I think he will be.

he is good, but will he be that player 3 years from now when they are projecting to be a contender?
Feb 1, 2012 5:17pm
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Feb 1, 2012 5:26 PM
Take it FWIW: (via Bill Simmons)
Same for overpaying for Anderson Varejao — an elite rebounder/banger/defender who's playing out of his mind right now — if Cleveland ever decided that they were better off converting him into draft picks and tanking 2012 over drifting into no-man's land (the fringe of the lottery, where it becomes impossible to improve your team). The Celtics, Clippers, Mavericks, Rockets, Nuggets and Grizzlies could offer 2012 no. 1's plus expiring contracts plus $3 million plus a young player with potential for Varejao. Hell, if I were Danny Ainge, I'd offer O'Neal's expiring, my 2012 no. 1 AND the Clippers' no. 1 for him.[SUP]2[/SUP] Wouldn't you take your chances with a Rondo-Allen-Pierce-Garnett-Varejao quintet this spring? Or am I just a complete homer? That reminds me …

2.Another plus with Varejao: He has a terrific contract. $7.7 million this year, then $27 million for the next three. I can't imagine Cleveland dealing him unless they got two picks back. And even then … maybe not. Although people LOVE this draft. It's twice as deep as normal, so if you end up with the 20th pick, it's really like having the 10th pick in a normal season. Or so they claim.
Feb 1, 2012 5:26pm
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Feb 1, 2012 6:02 PM
^ That would be phenomenal.
Feb 1, 2012 6:02pm
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Feb 1, 2012 6:53 PM
sleeper;1072435 wrote:Baron? He's gone.
Only because of the amnesty clause. If the amnesty clause didn't exist, would you want Baron on our team this year? I wouldn't it would have stunted Kyrie's growth, imo.

If taking on an absolutely terrible contract means getting a lottery pick this year for Andy, I'm unsure how I would feel.
Feb 1, 2012 6:53pm
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Feb 2, 2012 8:46 AM
grodt;1072587 wrote:Take it FWIW: (via Bill Simmons)
Same for overpaying for Anderson Varejao — an elite rebounder/banger/defender who's playing out of his mind right now — if Cleveland ever decided that they were better off converting him into draft picks and tanking 2012 over drifting into no-man's land (the fringe of the lottery, where it becomes impossible to improve your team). The Celtics, Clippers, Mavericks, Rockets, Nuggets and Grizzlies could offer 2012 no. 1's plus expiring contracts plus $3 million plus a young player with potential for Varejao. Hell, if I were Danny Ainge, I'd offer O'Neal's expiring, my 2012 no. 1 AND the Clippers' no. 1 for him.[SUP]2[/SUP] Wouldn't you take your chances with a Rondo-Allen-Pierce-Garnett-Varejao quintet this spring? Or am I just a complete homer? That reminds me …

2.Another plus with Varejao: He has a terrific contract. $7.7 million this year, then $27 million for the next three. I can't imagine Cleveland dealing him unless they got two picks back. And even then … maybe not. Although people LOVE this draft. It's twice as deep as normal, so if you end up with the 20th pick, it's really like having the 10th pick in a normal season. Or so they claim.
I am in the keep Varejao camp. But if they can get a #1, a young player w/ potential (or a 2nd #1 pick) and expirings for AV, then yes I make the deal.

But, with Ainge stating a few weeks ago that he would be willing trade parts of the Big 3 to add assets, I would be very surprised to see the Celtics trade off both picks in this draft.
Feb 2, 2012 8:46am
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Feb 2, 2012 12:39 PM
grodt;1072587 wrote:Take it FWIW: (via Bill Simmons)
Same for overpaying for Anderson Varejao — an elite rebounder/banger/defender who's playing out of his mind right now — if Cleveland ever decided that they were better off converting him into draft picks and tanking 2012 over drifting into no-man's land (the fringe of the lottery, where it becomes impossible to improve your team). The Celtics, Clippers, Mavericks, Rockets, Nuggets and Grizzlies could offer 2012 no. 1's plus expiring contracts plus $3 million plus a young player with potential for Varejao. Hell, if I were Danny Ainge, I'd offer O'Neal's expiring, my 2012 no. 1 AND the Clippers' no. 1 for him.[SUP]2[/SUP] Wouldn't you take your chances with a Rondo-Allen-Pierce-Garnett-Varejao quintet this spring? Or am I just a complete homer? That reminds me …

2.Another plus with Varejao: He has a terrific contract. $7.7 million this year, then $27 million for the next three. I can't imagine Cleveland dealing him unless they got two picks back. And even then … maybe not. Although people LOVE this draft. It's twice as deep as normal, so if you end up with the 20th pick, it's really like having the 10th pick in a normal season. Or so they claim.
I do know that Simmons has LOVED Andy for a long time. Back when LeBron was on the team, I remember he had Andy like in his Top 20 players in the league as far as most value to their team.
Feb 2, 2012 12:39pm
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Feb 4, 2012 1:13 AM
Does Tristan Thompson even play anymore? Sheesh.
Feb 4, 2012 1:13am
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Feb 4, 2012 1:13 AM
sleeper;1074822 wrote:Does Tristan Thompson even play anymore? Sheesh.
He's injured
Feb 4, 2012 1:13am
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Feb 4, 2012 1:28 AM
sleeper;1074822 wrote:Does Tristan Thompson even play anymore? Sheesh.
You sure are a loyal follower of the team. smh
Feb 4, 2012 1:28am
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Feb 4, 2012 9:22 PM
Dang...Varejao looking like he deserves to be an All-Star reserve. Cavs up 70-64 over the Mavs after 3....
Feb 4, 2012 9:22pm
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Feb 4, 2012 9:47 PM
BR1986FB;1075389 wrote:Dang...Varejao looking like he deserves to be an All-Star reserve. Cavs up 70-64 over the Mavs after 3....
I think he should be

Is there a reason that Harangody is getting minutes over Samuels ?
Feb 4, 2012 9:47pm
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Feb 4, 2012 9:55 PM
Good finish.
Feb 4, 2012 9:55pm
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Feb 4, 2012 9:57 PM
AV with 17 & 17 as the Cavs hold on 91-88
Feb 4, 2012 9:57pm
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Feb 4, 2012 10:27 PM
Where's the guy who said AV shouldnt be starting? ;)
Feb 4, 2012 10:27pm
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Feb 4, 2012 10:41 PM
Those 3 or 4 drives by Kyrie in the last few mins were amazing
Feb 4, 2012 10:41pm
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Feb 4, 2012 10:52 PM
dave;1075448 wrote:Those 3 or 4 drives by Kyrie in the last few mins were amazing

I love it too. Love that he doesn't settle for bail out jumpshots.

He said after his game winner that there was no way he'd settle for a jumpshot.
Feb 4, 2012 10:52pm
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Feb 5, 2012 10:15 AM
Alonzo Gee is quickly becoming a fan favorite, he is a completley different player from last year and hes still only 24.

Also, for christ sake will Sessions please stop wasting 10 seconds running around with the ball before doing anything. Luke Harangody took some of the worst shots Ive ever seen in my life last night.
Feb 5, 2012 10:15am
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Feb 6, 2012 1:32 AM
Pick6;1075439 wrote:Where's the guy who said AV shouldnt be starting? ;)
Who the fuck was stupid enough to say that? If anything, Andy should be playing as many minutes as humanly possible for two reasons.

1. After Irving, he's definitely the best player on the team. And when you count the rebounds, hustle and flopping, you could say he's currently the best. At least the heart of the team. Regardless of what some may say about his defensive "tactics", he gets results and helps the team. And serves as that "glue guy" who does all the little things a team needs if they want to win.

2. If the goal is to trade him for more draft picks, the more he plays and the more he does, the more you'll get for him. The longer he averages a double-double with starter minutes, the more appealing he'll look to teams looking to get over the hump as the season goes on.
Feb 6, 2012 1:32am
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Feb 6, 2012 10:35 AM
http://networkedblogs.com/tDewS
Feb 6, 2012 10:35am
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Feb 6, 2012 1:04 PM
BR1986FB;1076990 wrote:http://networkedblogs.com/tDewS
I have to believe 2 pieces away. The #3 and #2 need upgraded. Gee could potentially fill the 3. He has to be in consideration for most improved player, imo. However, if we trade varejao, we are opening up another need at center. So potentially 3 pieces. I like our bench, though.
Feb 6, 2012 1:04pm
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Feb 6, 2012 1:08 PM
BR1986FB;1076990 wrote:http://networkedblogs.com/tDewS
"A lot of what-ifs to be sure"

Best line in the story.
Feb 6, 2012 1:08pm
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Feb 6, 2012 1:37 PM
And the standing image: one that can’t help but convey the idea that this team is one scoring threat away from becoming a playoff contender.
One can't help but not care about competing for the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. Making the playoffs in the NBA isn't an accomplishment. It's statistically harder not to get in.
Feb 6, 2012 1:37pm
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Feb 6, 2012 2:35 PM
A playoff appearance for the Cavs would be be bad in the sense that it would have them picking outside of the lottery and good in the sense that it would give the young guys (particularly Irving) playoff experience.
Feb 6, 2012 2:35pm