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May 28, 2014 1:48 PM
The Cavaliers "haven't expressed much interest" in re-signing free agent Luol Deng this summer, according to beat writer Jason Lloyd.

The Cavs dangled Deng at the trade deadline this season but his expiring contract prevented them from finding any substantial offers. His scoring suffered in the Cavs' offense under coach Mike Brown, and a nagging Achilles injury caused him to miss six games with Cleveland, but a change of scenery and summer of rest should thrust him back into the top tier of fantasy SFs.
May 28, 2014 1:48pm
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May 28, 2014 3:09 PM
Deng is walking. No doubt about it.
May 28, 2014 3:09pm
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May 28, 2014 5:02 PM
Pick6;1620363 wrote:Deng is walking. No doubt about it.
Yep. Probably S&T and pick up some Trade Exceptions or heavily protected 1st rd picks.
May 28, 2014 5:02pm
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May 28, 2014 5:33 PM
I don't want deng anyway. He was awful.
May 28, 2014 5:33pm
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May 28, 2014 7:33 PM
Pick6;1620177 wrote:solid question considering they both play the same position...
I think a big factor that hasnt been mentioned yet is that Parker and LeBron have the same agent...Are the Cavs being told by LeBron or his agent(or both) to draft Parker first? I am going to say LeBron probably doesnt care at this point, he has a title to go after.
May 28, 2014 7:33pm
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May 28, 2014 7:49 PM
I think Bennett will be good.
May 28, 2014 7:49pm
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May 28, 2014 10:46 PM
sportswizuhrd;1620418 wrote:I think a big factor that hasnt been mentioned yet is that Parker and LeBron have the same agent...Are the Cavs being told by LeBron or his agent(or both) to draft Parker first? I am going to say LeBron probably doesnt care at this point, he has a title to go after.
It's Lebron. Unless Maverick is Lebron's agent. I'm not sure who his agent is.
May 28, 2014 10:46pm
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May 28, 2014 11:25 PM
sportswizuhrd;1620418 wrote:I think a big factor that hasnt been mentioned yet is that Parker and LeBron have the same agent...Are the Cavs being told by LeBron or his agent(or both) to draft Parker first? I am going to say LeBron probably doesnt care at this point, he has a title to go after.
I thought Parker signed with Wasserman.
May 28, 2014 11:25pm
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May 29, 2014 12:38 AM
Unless this link is incorrect, Rich Paul is the agent for both Parker and LeBron.

http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Rich-Paul-267/
May 29, 2014 12:38am
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May 29, 2014 8:51 AM
"Meanwhile, Embiid and Duke freshman Jabari Parker are represented by the same agency (Wasserman Group) and the source said the agency is planning visits based on Embiid and Parker going 1-2 in some order over Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins."


http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10997749/potential-no-1-overall-pick-joel-embiid-visit-cleveland-cavaliers
May 29, 2014 8:51am
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May 29, 2014 10:15 PM
ohiobucks1;1620582 wrote:"Meanwhile, Embiid and Duke freshman Jabari Parker are represented by the same agency (Wasserman Group) and the source said the agency is planning visits based on Embiid and Parker going 1-2 in some order over Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins."


http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10997749/potential-no-1-overall-pick-joel-embiid-visit-cleveland-cavaliers
If they want Lebron is a real possibility then no way do you draft Parker
May 29, 2014 10:15pm
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May 29, 2014 10:19 PM
Classyposter58;1620776 wrote:If they want Lebron is a real possibility then no way do you draft Parker
Why?
May 29, 2014 10:19pm
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May 29, 2014 10:29 PM
HighRoller74;1620777 wrote:What?
fixed
May 29, 2014 10:29pm
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Jun 9, 2014 11:12 AM
Really happy calapari turned down the cavs offer.
Jun 9, 2014 11:12am
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Jun 9, 2014 3:09 PM
Commander of Awesome;1624100 wrote:Really happy calapari turned down the cavs offer.
I'm indifferent. I'm not really sure what options out there are significantly better ones. He's a really good coach.
Jun 9, 2014 3:09pm
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Jun 9, 2014 3:34 PM
lhslep134;1624201 wrote:I'm indifferent. I'm not really sure what options out there are significantly better ones. He's a really good coach.
a 10 yr deal with personnel decisions for a guy who's never been in the NBA? Yeah no thanks.
Jun 9, 2014 3:34pm
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Jun 9, 2014 3:39 PM
He's been in the NBA before. This was a play for lebron. If cal could have got him aboard, other personnel decisions suddenly aren't so important.
Jun 9, 2014 3:39pm
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Jun 9, 2014 3:40 PM
Didn't realize he was in nba before. Still don't like the deal.
Jun 9, 2014 3:40pm
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Jun 9, 2014 3:58 PM
HighRoller74;1620777 wrote:Why?
Cause Parker is a 3 in the NBA. I'd say Wiggins or Embiid are the necessary options
Jun 9, 2014 3:58pm
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Jun 9, 2014 3:59 PM
Just looked up calapari's record in the nba. Nothing to write home about.
Jun 9, 2014 3:59pm
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Jun 9, 2014 4:05 PM
Commander of Awesome;1624214 wrote:Just looked up calapari's record in the nba. Nothing to write home about.
That was 15 years ago.

The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
Jun 9, 2014 4:05pm
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Jun 9, 2014 4:07 PM
Laley23;1624219 wrote:That was 15 years ago.

The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
Pretty easy when you've got the best talent to win. I see your point, but he doesn't excite me. Especially at that ridiculous contract for an unproven nba guy.
Jun 9, 2014 4:07pm
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Jun 9, 2014 4:13 PM
Calipari to any NBA team would be as much about marketing and being able to build chemistry amongst big time egos as it would be coaching.

As much as I'd hate to see it, I can see the argument for LeBron leaving Miami for Cleveland. What a story that would be, such an epic reversal of roles. With that said, nobody has EVER had a 4-Peat. If Miami wins this year, everyone will be back for 1 more year, even if it means taking slightly less.
Jun 9, 2014 4:13pm
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Jun 9, 2014 5:17 PM
Laley23;1624219 wrote:That was 15 years ago.

The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
That's why I would want him. I also don't want that big of a question mark given that much power, so that's why I'm indifferent on him.
Jun 9, 2014 5:17pm
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Jun 9, 2014 5:20 PM
Azubuike24;1624225 wrote:With that said, nobody has EVER had a 4-Peat
The Boston Celtics said hi, moron.
Jun 9, 2014 5:20pm