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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 6, 2015 8:57am
Maybe not on on here (didn't go back a few pages) but I had seen an ESPN article recently and Chris Grant came out defending Blatt not long ago.SportsAndLady;1693202 wrote:So why bring it up? Is it being mentioned?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 6, 2015 10:03am
It's a wash trade but I think we end up coming out on top. Waiters didn't want to play here and wasn't meshing with the team. JR isn't any better but he will demand the ball less and won't have the chemistry issues. Shumpert is a good depth piece and can help give us another defender.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jan 6, 2015 10:15am
I believe the Shump will probably start at SG for us and defend the opponent's best perimeter player night in and night out. Not to mention, he's an unselfish offensive player. JR will provide better shooting than we got from Dion, as well. We need floor spacers, and Dion just clogged the lane. JR almost has to be defended anywhere inside half-court, so I like both additions.sleeper;1693225 wrote:It's a wash trade but I think we end up coming out on top. Waiters didn't want to play here and wasn't meshing with the team. JR isn't any better but he will demand the ball less and won't have the chemistry issues. Shumpert is a good depth piece and can help give us another defender.
We also are receiving something like a $4.1Mil trade exception in this deal as well, which gives us a lot of leverage to trade for a big. We'll see what happens, I guess.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 6, 2015 10:31am
I hope a big Id still a target. Dion was our best piece, so I had hoped to get a big for him. He's trash though, so glad to get rid of him. Like shumpert, and JR is a better waiters.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jan 6, 2015 10:34am
I've heard rumored Koufos, Mozgov, and Hibbert. Obviously, I'd prefer the latter, but we could do a lot worse than the other two as well.Commander of Awesome;1693236 wrote:I hope a big Id still a target. Dion was our best piece, so I had hoped to get a big for him. He's trash though, so glad to get rid of him. Like shumpert, and JR is a better waiters.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 6, 2015 10:36am
Koufous doesn't do anything for me, but I still remember his time at OSU. I'd prefer mozgov based on previous seasons (haven't watched a nuggets games once this season).
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 6, 2015 11:16am
Hibbert would be perfect for the Cavs. Mozgov 2nd best. Koufos would do more harm than good lol
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 6, 2015 11:27am
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 6, 2015 2:47pm
Was just going to post it. All the reasons I love the trade.BR1986FB;1693268 wrote:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-monster-cavs-thunder-knicks-150200949.html
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jan 6, 2015 7:13pm
"I want to thank the Cleveland Cavaliers organization for making my dreams come true especially @cavsdan and all of the fans who have supported me throughout my career. Through the UPS & DOWNS Cleveland will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the memories #TheLand [emoji817][emoji108]..... But now it's time to start a new chapter in my life..... THANK YU AGAIN..."
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jan 6, 2015 7:38pm
Very classy. Much respect for that.GOONx19;1693511 wrote:"I want to thank the Cleveland Cavaliers organization for making my dreams come true especially @cavsdan and all of the fans who have supported me throughout my career. Through the UPS & DOWNS Cleveland will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the memories #TheLand [emoji817][emoji108]..... But now it's time to start a new chapter in my life..... THANK YU AGAIN..."
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 6, 2015 7:40pm
Too bad he was a non classy POS in the locker room.Mulva;1693515 wrote:Very classy. Much respect for that.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jan 6, 2015 7:46pm
Agreed.Commander of Awesome;1693517 wrote:Too bad he was a non classy POS in the locker room.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 7, 2015 2:48pm
Why haven't the Cavs kicked in Greg Oden's door?
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/05/greg-oden-cant-be-stopped-in-pickup-game-video/
I know he sucks, but fuck he has to be better than what we have (nothing) at Center.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/05/greg-oden-cant-be-stopped-in-pickup-game-video/
I know he sucks, but fuck he has to be better than what we have (nothing) at Center.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 7, 2015 2:51pm
Haha that video is great. It's mid-afternoon at the RPAC so the far left court still has mediocre white guys on it. I'd like to see what Oden would do on that same court at like 8 at night, that's a better test to see if he's still got it.Commander of Awesome;1693813 wrote:Why haven't the Cavs kicked in Greg Oden's door?
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/05/greg-oden-cant-be-stopped-in-pickup-game-video/
I know he sucks, but fuck he has to be better than what we have (nothing) at Center.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 7, 2015 2:56pm
Yeah that court is typically where all the big black dudes play at. I've played on that court a few times but had to stop because the physicality of the game was too rough on me. To be fair though, Oden would dominate on that court regardless of if its mid afternoon or late at night; he was the #1 pick for a reason even with his injury history.lhslep134;1693815 wrote:Haha that video is great. It's mid-afternoon at the RPAC so the far left court still has mediocre white guys on it. I'd like to see what Oden would do on that same court at like 8 at night, that's a better test to see if he's still got it.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 7, 2015 3:02pm
I know. I just found it completely hilarious the article was using a video from THAT court at THAT time.sleeper;1693816 wrote:To be fair though, Oden would dominate on that court regardless of if its mid afternoon or late at night;.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 7, 2015 3:28pm
goodMarc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 21s21 seconds ago ESPN sources say Cavs are prepared to surrender at least one first-round pick and additional trade assets to Denver for Mozgov
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 7, 2015 3:34pm
Damn, that vid makes me miss the RPAC. Awesome awesome gym.
I'm assuming Oden is still dealing with his legal problems?
edit: Just read further...plea deal. I'm surprised no one has picked him up.
I'm assuming Oden is still dealing with his legal problems?
edit: Just read further...plea deal. I'm surprised no one has picked him up.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 7, 2015 3:49pm
Sounds like the deal for Mozgov is done behind closed doors and just awaiting the formal announcement.
2 firsts headed to Denver, and possibly another piece.
2 firsts headed to Denver, and possibly another piece.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jan 7, 2015 3:54pm
Memphis pick and OKC Pick(Twitter)
Didn't want to part with that Memphis pick, but this fills a big hole.
Didn't want to part with that Memphis pick, but this fills a big hole.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 7, 2015 3:55pm
Seems a steep price for him
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jan 7, 2015 3:58pm
I agree.
Wish we could've given up our pick instead of that Memphis pick.
Wish we could've given up our pick instead of that Memphis pick.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 7, 2015 3:58pm
Very steep. I don't think he's worth that but the Cavs are desperate for some big men.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 7, 2015 3:58pm
W/Out a center our chances of winning even a round in the playoffs is about 0. With a center our chances of winning an NBA Championship are legit. 2 1sts is nothing. Esp considering we've been going after Mozgov for some time.