Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 28, 2014 1:48pm
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.
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.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
May 28, 2014 3:09pm
Deng is walking. No doubt about it.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
May 28, 2014 5:02pm
Yep. Probably S&T and pick up some Trade Exceptions or heavily protected 1st rd picks.Pick6;1620363 wrote:Deng is walking. No doubt about it.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 28, 2014 5:33pm
I don't want deng anyway. He was awful.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
May 28, 2014 7:33pm
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.Pick6;1620177 wrote:solid question considering they both play the same position...
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
May 28, 2014 7:49pm
I think Bennett will be good.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 28, 2014 10:46pm
It's Lebron. Unless Maverick is Lebron's agent. I'm not sure who his agent is.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.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 28, 2014 11:25pm
I thought Parker signed with Wasserman.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.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
May 29, 2014 12:38am
Unless this link is incorrect, Rich Paul is the agent for both Parker and LeBron.
http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Rich-Paul-267/
http://www.draftexpress.com/agents/Rich-Paul-267/
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 29, 2014 8:51am
"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
http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10997749/potential-no-1-overall-pick-joel-embiid-visit-cleveland-cavaliers
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 29, 2014 10:15pm
If they want Lebron is a real possibility then no way do you draft Parkerohiobucks1;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
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
May 29, 2014 10:19pm
Why?Classyposter58;1620776 wrote:If they want Lebron is a real possibility then no way do you draft Parker
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 29, 2014 10:29pm
fixedHighRoller74;1620777 wrote:What?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 9, 2014 11:12am
Really happy calapari turned down the cavs offer.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 9, 2014 3:09pm
I'm indifferent. I'm not really sure what options out there are significantly better ones. He's a really good coach.Commander of Awesome;1624100 wrote:Really happy calapari turned down the cavs offer.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 9, 2014 3:34pm
a 10 yr deal with personnel decisions for a guy who's never been in the NBA? Yeah no thanks.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.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 9, 2014 3:39pm
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 9, 2014 3:40pm
Didn't realize he was in nba before. Still don't like the deal.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jun 9, 2014 3:58pm
Cause Parker is a 3 in the NBA. I'd say Wiggins or Embiid are the necessary optionsHighRoller74;1620777 wrote:Why?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 9, 2014 3:59pm
Just looked up calapari's record in the nba. Nothing to write home about.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 9, 2014 4:05pm
That was 15 years ago.Commander of Awesome;1624214 wrote:Just looked up calapari's record in the nba. Nothing to write home about.
The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 9, 2014 4:07pm
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.Laley23;1624219 wrote:That was 15 years ago.
The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 9, 2014 4:13pm
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.
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.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 9, 2014 5:17pm
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.Laley23;1624219 wrote:That was 15 years ago.
The guy can coach, and, most importantly, can coach egos/talent.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 9, 2014 5:20pm
The Boston Celtics said hi, moron.Azubuike24;1624225 wrote:With that said, nobody has EVER had a 4-Peat