Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 12, 2016 1:46pm
Entering All-Star break, Cavaliers have NBA's highest local TV ratings.
Anyone surprised? I'm sure as hell not.
Anyone surprised? I'm sure as hell not.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 12, 2016 10:05pm
If you believe twitter rumors, the NYK/Celtics/Cavs had discussions about a Melo Love deal sending Melo to Cleveland. Imagine that ISO ball with Kyrie, Melo and Bron. Our pick and roll defense might be even worse if that went down.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 12, 2016 10:18pm
LebronCommander of Awesome;1781252 wrote:If you believe twitter rumors, the NYK/Celtics/Cavs had discussions about a Melo Love deal sending Melo to Cleveland. Imagine that ISO ball with Kyrie, Melo and Bron. Our pick and roll defense might be even worse if that went down.
Kyrie
Melo
J.R.
Lol would need to add Harden to complete that offense.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 12, 2016 10:28pm
LOL.Ironman92;1781254 wrote:Lebron
Kyrie
Melo
J.R.
Lol would need to add Harden to complete that offense.
Kobe back up SG
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 12, 2016 10:34pm
Yeah....at least we could finally admit we're not running an offense, or having any interested in playing defense.
I'd be ok with moving Love for the right player.....Melo isn't that player, especially considering were moving Mozgov in that deal too.
I'd be ok with moving Love for the right player.....Melo isn't that player, especially considering were moving Mozgov in that deal too.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 13, 2016 4:31am
I'd honestly rather have Love than Melo. Melo is badddd
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 13, 2016 12:41pm
Yeah same. That trade just reeks of desperation too.SportsAndLady;1781269 wrote:I'd honestly rather have Love than Melo. Melo is badddd
I don't think melo has that "it" factor. He seems comfortable with his NYC style of life and putting up pointz on the stat sheet.
The last time it seemed Carmelo was really committed was during his honeymoon stage with George Karl where they gave the Lakers some fits in the WCF.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 13, 2016 2:14pm
First thing I thought when I saw the story. Want no part of that chucker Melo.like_that;1781296 wrote:That trade just reeks of desperation too.
Also agree with the comment "or having any interested in playing defense". Was the second thing I thought.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 15, 2016 10:40am
Not a chance in hell I would want Melo.Commander of Awesome;1781252 wrote:If you believe twitter rumors, the NYK/Celtics/Cavs had discussions about a Melo Love deal sending Melo to Cleveland. Imagine that ISO ball with Kyrie, Melo and Bron. Our pick and roll defense might be even worse if that went down.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Feb 15, 2016 3:51pm
Cavs making Shumpert available in trade talks according to ESPN.
Obviously depends who they'd get back...but I like what Shumpert brings. Offensively he's been pretty not good this year, but he's not there for offense.
Obviously depends who they'd get back...but I like what Shumpert brings. Offensively he's been pretty not good this year, but he's not there for offense.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 15, 2016 4:01pm
No. Would be idiotic to let him go.Benny The Jet;1781612 wrote:Cavs making Shumpert available in trade talks according to ESPN.
Obviously depends who they'd get back...but I like what Shumpert brings. Offensively he's been pretty not good this year, but he's not there for offense.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 15, 2016 4:15pm
Shumpert is young enough and still has a contract that another team might covet as an asset. Like we talked about before, the Cavs are basically limited to swapping for overpaid/under-performing/cancerous players with big contracts because they are trying to just dump salary with Varejao, Mozgov, etc.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Feb 15, 2016 7:56pm
Cavs interested in Kosta Koufos. I'm sure it's as a replacement for Mozgov when he walks, but without trading anyone, once again, they can get someone better suited for what they want to do, with the TPE or in a trade for Shumpert.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 16, 2016 12:01am
After his incredible month long run, JR Smith is now the #6 shooting guard by real plus-minus. Klay Thompson is #7. Just saying. #Cavs
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 16, 2016 6:11am
Who are the top 5?Commander of Awesome;1781708 wrote:After his incredible month long run, JR Smith is now the #6 shooting guard by real plus-minus. Klay Thompson is #7. Just saying. #Cavs
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 16, 2016 6:28am
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 16, 2016 6:29am
Can throw away Tyreke Evans, only playing 25 games and done for the season.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 16, 2016 7:19am
Real plus minus take everything offensive into their formula?
Wondering on Ginobili at #3 at 19 minutes per game
Wondering on Ginobili at #3 at 19 minutes per game
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Feb 16, 2016 7:26am
Ginobili 18/6/5 per 36 min shooting .451
Redick 21/2/2 shooting .478
Not arguing Ginoboli isn't the better player but it doesn't seem like such the difference between the #3 shooting guard and the #26...especially Redick having a better FG %, even though Manu is creating more points per 36
Is defense factored in?
Redick 21/2/2 shooting .478
Not arguing Ginoboli isn't the better player but it doesn't seem like such the difference between the #3 shooting guard and the #26...especially Redick having a better FG %, even though Manu is creating more points per 36
Is defense factored in?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 16, 2016 7:36am
RPM: Player's estimated on-court impact on team performance, measured in net point differential per 100 offensive and defensive possessions. RPM takes into account teammates, opponents and additional factors
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 16, 2016 8:54am
Apparently the Suns want a lot for Markieff Morris.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Feb 16, 2016 9:14am
That list really highlights how few great SGs there are in the game today. I think the majority of good shooters probably fall into another position classification.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Feb 16, 2016 9:19am
I saw that they want at least a 1st rounder, what else?Azubuike24;1781745 wrote:Apparently the Suns want a lot for Markieff Morris.
As far as making any "major" moves to try to remake the roster, with 30+ games to go, just has desperation written all over it. Maybe acquire a piece to compliment the group but to move a Love or Kyrie (not that his name has been mentioned) is probably going to take too much time to gel. Acquire a piece and roll with what they've got.
Was surprised to see one of these analysts (think it was Greg Anthony) predictions for the second half. He had the Warriors breaking Chicago's single season win total yet losing to the Cavs in the Finals.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Feb 16, 2016 9:22am
Well, the tone I read that "at least a first rounder" probably doesn't include the Cavs shitty 28th pick.
I guess the Cavs could do something like Shumpert and a 1st rounder for Morris, which would work, but the last thing the Suns need is another 2-guard. They already have a huge log jam.
I guess the Cavs could do something like Shumpert and a 1st rounder for Morris, which would work, but the last thing the Suns need is another 2-guard. They already have a huge log jam.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 16, 2016 9:24am
I saw a pick and a young player.