Archive for June, 2009

I choose to do this edition of our 2009 NBA Free Agent Preview last because I feel as though Center is the least important position the Cavaliers need to address. Trading for Shaquille O’Neal gives the Cavs two all-star centers, not to mention the highest paid back up center in the entire NBA. I think that the Cavs will look to sign a center in 2010 and spend this off-season to address the PF position and look to improve the perimeter defense. With that being said here’s a look at potential signings at Center if Cleveland chooses to do so. [...]

Anderson Varejao has decided to test his value in free agency by opting out of the last year on his contract. He could possibly miss out playing with LeBron and Shaq by signing with another team. He could also easily return to the Cavs and make more money. Varejao had really no choice not to opt out when he can demand more money and a longer contract. Thats why its good to have a player option in your contract. I think a team like Pistons could really drive up his price, but they might not want to hurt their free [...]

Blogging about the Cavs this coming season might even be more entertaining than watching the games. Now that they have another huge personality with the team we should expect quotes (from the upcoming SI Magazine)  like this for at least another year. “Here’s my motivational slogan for next season,” said Shaquille O’Neal last Saturday by phone from his home in Orlando. “A ring for the King. He wants one, and I want another one. A ring for the King, baby!” “Everybody is going to say, ‘Whose team is it?’ “said O’Neal, two days after the Cavaliers acquired him from the [...]

KJG has already shown you the guards we think could possibly call Cleveland home for the 2009-2010. Now it’s time to take a look at possible free agent signings at the forward positions. This is a big position to fill for the Cavaliers. With the possibility that Anderson Varejao could opt out of his contract and the contract of Joe Smith expiring, power forward could be the teams biggest need. So here’s a run down on the top free agents at Power Forward. Brandon Bass, Power Forward. What I like: At 6’8 Brandon Bass has a strong, bulky build that [...]

Starting at 11:45pm tomorrow night, NBA teams will begin talking to NBA free agents. This year’s offseason is one of the most crucial one’s ever for not only the Cavs but also every other team in the NBA. As many of us Cavs fans know 2010 will be the infamous “Summer of Lebron”, where King James has the opportunity to opt out of his contract. Many teams are preparing for the “Summer of Lebron” by trying to free up cap space in order to make a run at Lebron James in 2010 while still trying to improve their team this [...]

It’s that certain time of year when sports fan’s around the world can vote for their favorite athlete, coach, team or sports moment. As usual Lebron is up for the most covetted ESPY, Best Male Athlete. Lebron is also nominated for Best NBA Player. So let’s see if we can capitalize on King James’ MVP season by helping him win Best Male Athlete and Best NBA Player at the ESPYS. The ESPYS will air July 19th at 9pm et on ESPN. Click here to vote for Lebron

Paul Harris has decided to join the Cavs summer league team choosing them over the Bulls and Timberwolves. Harris declared for the pro draft after his junior and went undrafted Thursday night. The shooting guard from Syracuse had a successful junior year, but many people thought he still need some development before going pro. Now the Cavs will get a crack at him and see if he can develop into a player. He is very athletic player with long arms for his position, but is very raw. He shot over 30% from the arc his sophomore season but went under [...]

On Thursday, the day of the NBA draft, two blockbuster trades were made in the Eastern Confrence. The Cavaliers acquired Shaquille O’Neal from the Phoenix Suns for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a 2010 second round pick and cash considerations. The other major swap made on draft day was the Orlando Magic sending Rafer Alston, Courtney Lee, and Tony Battie to the New Jersey Nets for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson. Orlando held a press confrence on Thursday to introduce the newly acquired Vince Carter to the media. Since the trade on Thursday Carter has been very vocal about joining his [...]

The dreams of 60 young men came true on Thursday night when the NBA held it’s annual NBA Draft. Like every other NBA draft, teams were scrutinized and praised for the picks they made or didn’t make. How did the Cavaliers fare in the 2009 NBA Draft? Going into the offseason the Cavs were looking to acquire veteran players for the 2009 campaign and younger inexpeirenced players for the future. Cleveland kicked off draft day with a big bang by trading for All-Star center and former MVP, Shaquille O’Neal. ROUND 1, PICK 30: Christain Eyenga, G/F, Congo. PICK GRADE: C+ [...]