July 6, 200717 yr CLEVELAND-July 4th, 2007 The Cleveland Cavaliers will participate in the 2007 NBA Summer League, playing a five-game schedule, the team announced today. The Cavaliers have assembled a summer league team of free agents and young veterans to participate in the League, which will be held July 6-15 in Las Vegas, NV. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Cavaliers will compete in the League. The Cavaliers will open summer league play with an NBA Finals rematch against the San Antonio Spurs, followed by a game against Team China which is making its first appearance in summer league play. Cleveland will also face off against the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards to wrap up summer league action. For more information on the Cavaliers summer plans, visit www.cavs.com. The Cavaliers summer league game schedule and roster are listed below. CAVALIERS GAME SCHEDULE Saturday, July 7 - San Antonio vs. Cavaliers 5:00 p.m. PST Sunday, July 8 - Cavaliers vs. China 5:00 p.m. PST Monday, July 9 - Cavaliers vs. Phoenix 7:30 p.m. PST Thursday, July 12 - Memphis vs. Cavaliers 5:00 p.m. PST Saturday, July 14 - Cavaliers vs. Washington 5:00 p.m. PST CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 2007 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER NO. PLAYER POS HGT WGT BIRTHDATE FROM DRAFT YRS PRO 2 Yannick Bokolo G 6-2 180 6/19/85 France '04 R 18 Denham Brown F 6-6 220 1/6/83 Connecticut '06 R 6 Shannon Brown G 6-4 211 11/29/85 Michigan State '06 1 46 Ryvon Covile F 6-9 250 3/1/84 Detroit '07 R 50 Terence Dials C 6-9 260 6/15/83 Ohio State '06 R 1 Daniel Gibson G 6-2 194 2/27/86 Texas '06 1 27 Dwayne Jones F/C 6-11 251 6/9/83 St. Joseph’s ’05 2 44 Boniface N’Dong C 7-0 205 9/3/77 Senegal '99 1 39 Kevin Pittsnogle F 6-11 250 7/30/84 West Virginia '06 R 54 Darius Rice F 6-10 215 10/16/82 Miami '04 R 26 Dijon Thompson F 6-7 195 2/23/83 UCLA '05 2 41 Romeo Travis F 6-7 220 12/10/84 Akron '07 R 29 P.J. Tucker F 6-5 225 5/5/85 Texas '06 1 30 Matt Walsh G 6-6 200 12/2/82 Florida '05 1 HEAD COACH Melvin Hunt ASSISTANT COACHES Chris Jent Bryant Moore Vincent Collet Nenad Trajkovic Brad Holland Dale Osbourne ATHLETIC TRAINER Mike Mancias STRENGTH & COND. COACH Ken Sneed
July 10, 200717 yr One thing's for sure...Cleveland has the best intros in the NBA (and Dan Gilbert is a stud) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Q85KY8gGY&mode=related&search= And man this was a fun night...
July 10, 200717 yr Here's my idea for expanding the Cavs fanbase. Apparently they have a d-league team in....the desert somewhere. Hello, buy a d-league team and put it in Columbus. This seems like a no-brainer. That way, you can send people down and pull people up easy and you grow the overall Cavs brand in the its growing big city. The only problem is that the development league is not really a minor league. Basketball players don't develop like baseball players. There is a very good chance that no one from the Rio Grande Valley team will ever play in Cleveland.
July 10, 200717 yr Well the one saving grace for the Cavs in regards to them not having a draft pick this year is that we never really used/saw Shannon Brown. So essentially, he is our pick for this year. He's likely to see more playing time and has played well in the summer league. Everyone says we need a scorer, hopefully he can be that guy, because everyone knows he's athletic enough. I liken the NBDL to NFL Europe.. if one of the players makes an NFL roster he's likely gonna list his jersey on Ebay from that season as "Like New Condition, No Grass Stains." Just like in the NBA, you don't really have players from there become regular players. Now, teams are increasingly using the NBDL to send their rookies down there to get playing time because they can't crack the rotation, but these stints are usually no longer then a game or two before they're back with the team.
July 10, 200717 yr Shannon Brown got sent to d-league and he's ripping it up this summer!! I still think it'd be a good move. You just co-brand the d-league team like the Cavs, put them in Columbus. That's the thing that bothered me about the hockey farm teams in Cleveland -- their players never went to a place like Pittsburgh... It was always some far-off team. The Blue Jacket's farm team could be in Cleveland, too.
July 11, 200717 yr Yeah he did, in the middle of the season he went there, played a game and then flew back to Cleveland to play in another game the very next night for the Cavs. I remember distinctly because Austin Carr and Mike Brown commented on how hard-ass/old-school that was.
July 11, 200717 yr http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php/Shannon_Brown Brown was assigned to the NBDL's Albuquerque Thunderbirds on March 2, 2007 but was recalled by the Cleveland Cavaliers only a day later, having never played an NBDL game.
July 11, 200717 yr My bad, I pulled up the box score and it says he did play in that game.. guess the site lied.
July 12, 200717 yr Varejao likely to stay New deals mean well drying at PF Thursday, July 12, 2007 Branson Wright Plain Dealer Reporter The Cavaliers did not make any trades or sign any free agents a day after the signing period began, but the Cavs and their fans may have received their best news of the off-season late Wednesday night. The Memphis Grizzlies, once believed hot on the trail of Cavs restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, made a three-year offer to Orlando Magic forward Darko Milicic on Wednesday night and Milicic accepted the offer, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The first-year salary is about $7 million. More at www.cleveland.com
July 12, 200717 yr I saw this on ESPN Insider at www.espn.com: Sources indicate that early talks between the Cavs and Varejao revealed the sides were far apart on money. Now the Cavs have significant leverage, which could further slow the process. If the two sides cannot agree on a long-term deal, Varejao can sign a one-year contract for the Cavs' qualifying offer of $1.3 million.
July 12, 200717 yr He's a great actor, he should stay! He has a potential second career on stage at Playhouse Square or the Cleveland Playhouse! ...We'll work on the hair later!
July 12, 200717 yr Yeah, maybe some acting classes will help with his flopping and he can learn to play "an NBA player with a jump shot"
July 12, 200717 yr I love Andy! I've been watching a lot of the soccer lately, and I can see where I he learned to flop around so easy.
July 13, 200717 yr I love Andy! I've been watching a lot of the soccer lately, and I can see where I he learned to flop around so easy.
July 13, 200717 yr From ESPN Insider at www.espn.com: Bibby Trade Talk On Again Jul 13 - The Mike Bibby trade talks between the Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers have resurfaced, according to a league source. Although the discussions between Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie and Cavs GM Danny Ferry have temporarily stalled -- all indications are they will continue -- a three-team deal appears to have come close to taking place. Though all of the terms of the deal are not known, the source said Bibby would have gone to the Cavaliers for forward Drew Gooden, while San Antonio center Jackie Butler also would have been sent to the Kings.
July 13, 200717 yr Another short paragraph about the Cavs from www.espn.com: The Cavs, according to NBA front-office sources, are getting even more serious than they were in February to assemble a deal that lands them Mike Bibby. The Cavs, sources say, would have to send Drew Gooden to Sacramento in any deal for Bibby, which would make re-signing restricted free agent Anderson Varejao even more of a priority for Cleveland than it was a week ago. Yet Varejao is said to be strongly weighing the prospect of calling off negotiations this summer and invoking Cleveland's $1.3 million qualifying offer for next season, because the sides are so far apart in negotiations. If he chooses that option, Varejao would become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2008.
July 14, 200717 yr Apparently a day makes a difference.. now ESPN insider claims trade talks are off: Trade Talk Off Again Jul 14 - The on-again, off-again, on-again trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings about point guard Mike Bibby are off again, according to several sources close to the situation. Varejao Looking For The Big Score Jul 14 - On the Anderson Varejao front, one league executive told me yesterday: "This is going to be one to watch." He meant for entertainment value, in a sick, detatched way. Andy's agent, Dan Fegan, is looking for the big score. I'm talking about something like $9-$10 million a year. I believe the Cavs are offering something much closer to $6 million a year. You don't have to be a math major to know that is a wide gap. More at www.espn.com
July 14, 200717 yr damn it. we need some eye candy to watch.....ah I mean an experienced point gaurd!
July 14, 200717 yr If Varejao is just looking for money.. screw him, sign him and trade him for someone who wants to be here. If he wants to waste his career in Memphis instead of playing for a championship, let him.
July 14, 200717 yr If Varejao is just looking for money.. screw him, sign him and trade him for someone who wants to be here. If he wants to waste his career in Memphis instead of playing for a championship, let him. Did they learn anything from the boozer deal??
July 15, 200717 yr Cleveland Cavaliers guard Shannon Brown scores minutes in the NBA summer league Sunday, July 15, 2007 Branson Wright Plain Dealer Reporter Shannon Brown, not Daniel "Boobie" Gibson, spent his rookie year on the bench this past season. It was Brown, not Gibson, who was the Cavaliers' No. 1 pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. It was 2006 second-round pick Gibson, not Brown, who was the star in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals to lead the Cavs to the first NBA Finals in franchise history. Brown insists he had nothing to prove during the Las Vegas Summer League that ended for the Cavs on Saturday night. But it was Brown, not Gibson, who was leading the Cavs' summer league team in scoring at 18 points per game before Saturday. More at www.cleveland.com
July 16, 200717 yr No way Varajeo gets anywhere close to $9-10 million per year. If that was the case, he would be making more than the man he backs up, Drew Gooden, who makes around $7 million per year. Varejao is a good energy guy, but he cannot score, cannot defend, and will be significantly less valuable if the NBA institutes the much discussed no flopping rule.
July 17, 200717 yr From an ESPN Insider Rumor about Portland making additional deals: Hedo Turkoglu for Joel Przybilla trade has absolutely no legs ... A team desperately looking for a point guard? Cleveland, who perhaps would be willing to deal Sasha Pavlovic. But Jarrett Jack is worth more than that ... isn't he? -- The Oregonian More at www.espn.com
July 17, 200717 yr From ESPN Insider: Bibby Trade Talk On Again Jul 13 - The Mike Bibby trade talks between the Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers have resurfaced, according to a league source. Although the discussions between Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie and Cavs GM Danny Ferry have temporarily stalled -- all indications are they will continue -- a three-team deal appears to have come close to taking place. Though all of the terms of the deal are not known, the source said Bibby would have gone to the Cavaliers for forward Drew Gooden, while San Antonio center Jackie Butler also would have been sent to the Kings. Damn, a lot of friends disagree with me but I'd love to bring in Artest, provided he can get along with LeBron and accept his role as the Man/Leader/Pseudo-Deity. This team could use a serious infusion of attitude. A couple hard fouls on Parker (like they finally did to Jason Kidd in the deciding game against the Nets) and we might be celebrating a championship.
July 17, 200717 yr I agree.. they do need some more defensive attitude.. HOWEVER.. we're nowhere near winning a championship without a legitimate point guard.. if people assume we're going to get back to the finals again this year by simply resigning Varejao and Pavlovic.. they're stupid. I'm not saying get rid of the core of this team, but moves need to be made. I can only hope that Shannon Brown plays more of a role this year now that he's healthy.
July 18, 200717 yr From ESPN Insider: Quick Shots Jul 18 - The Mike Bibby deal looks to be totally off. ... with the Kings signing Mikki Moore, they likely are no longer interested in Drew Gooden. The Cavs believe the best way for the team to improve is through a trade, not the free agent market. Which is why they have been on the sidelines. Right now, the Cavs are considering opening the regular season with Larry Hughes at point guard. They are exploring other options to be sure, but in the short term it may very well be the best option if the roster stays intact -- Akron Beacon-Journal More at www.espn.com
July 26, 200717 yr Cleveland Cavaliers to play on Christmas Day vs. Heat Thursday, July 26, 2007 From staff reports LeBron James and his Cavaliers teammates will spend Christmas at home this year - with a special present of a basketball game against the Miami Heat and James' good friend Dwyane Wade. A Cavaliers source said the team will host the Heat at The Q on Christmas Day this year. The day typically is reserved for the NBA's most intriguing matchups, with the L.A. Lakers versus Miami serving as a focus the last three years to showcase the Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal showdown. Instead, the spotlight will be on James vs. Wade. The Heat won last year's season series, 3-1, including a couple of wins while Wade was sidelined with a separated shoulder. In the two games in which both played, Wade scored 41 points in a 92-89 victory at Miami on Feb. 1, while James scored 29 in a 103-79 Cavaliers home romp on Feb. 9. Full NBA schedules for 2007-08 will not be released until next week. More at www.cleveland.com
July 30, 200717 yr Cavs, Ticketmaster battle over scalping rights Posted by Plain Dealer Business staff July 30, 2007 17:56PM John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer Fireworks and flamethrowers explode during the opening celebration of the second playoff game the Q during the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the Washington Wizards. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Ticketmaster are battling in court over the right to resell unused seats. The Cavs last season launched Flash Seats, an innovative software system that allows season ticket holders to resell, track and transfer their tickets to the public. Ticketmaster sued the Cavs on July 17 in federal court for the central district of California, claiming Flash Seats violated the company's contract to sell Cavs tickets. More at www.cleveland.com
July 31, 200717 yr Cleveland Cavaliers take Ticketmaster to court Team, its Flash Seats sue on antitrust violations Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Zachary Lewis Plain Dealer Reporter The Cleveland Cavaliers and a corporate cousin, Flash Seats LLC, are taking Ticketmaster to the courts. The basketball team's operating company has sued, alleging that Ticketmaster violates federal antitrust law by preventing the Cavs from using Flash Seats, a Web service designed to let season ticketholders resell and transfer tickets to other fans. The suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Cleveland, claims Ticketmaster is engaged in an "ongoing campaign to utilize its substantial market power . . . to exclude actual and potential competition." At issue is an item in Ticketmaster's contract with the Cavs requiring season ticketholders who want to resell their seats to use Ticketmaster's own resale operation, TicketExchange. More at www.cleveland.com
July 31, 200717 yr Wow.. so with Garnett going to the Celtics can anyone disagree that the Celtics are the team to beat now with Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, & Kevin Garnett? Add in a young PG in Rando and they have a VERY tough starting 5.
August 2, 200717 yr Cleveland Cavaliers quiet in off-season Thursday, August 02, 2007 Jodie Valade Plain Dealer Reporter All has been quiet on the Cavaliers' front this off-season, even as free-agent movement and blockbuster trades take place across the league. The lack of noise doesn't mean the reigning Eastern Conference champions have been inactive in this off-season, though. The Cavaliers were one of a handful of teams that tried to get in on the Kevin Garnett Sweepstakes, an NBA source said, even in the hours before Minnesota finalized the mega-deal that sent Garnett to Boston. Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas and the Los Angeles Lakers all tried to wedge into the trade with serious offers, the source said, but no team could compete with the Celtics' offer that included potential in Al Jefferson, salary-cap relief in Theo Ratliff's expiring contract and a possible lottery draft pick. Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry declined to comment on specifics of the Cavaliers' off-season maneuvers, but said they are aggressively pursuing avenues to improve. Among those explored, a source said, is mild interest in a potential sign-and-trade deal for Golden State restricted free agent Mickael Pietrus, a 6-6 small forward. More at www.cleveland.com
August 2, 200717 yr Cleveland Cavaliers to make 31 national TV appearances as NBA announces schedule Posted by Staff reports August 02, 2007 13:23PM The Cavaliers will make 31 appearances on national television this season, according to the NBA schedule, which was announced today. Included is a Christmas Day game on ABC against Miami, which was announced last week. Here's how the Cavs nationally-televised games break down: Nine games on ESPN -- Oct. 31 vs. Dallas, Nov. 9 at Sacramento, Dec. 14 at New Jersey, Jan. 25 vs. Phoenix, Jan. 30 at Portland, March 19 vs. Detroit, April 5 vs. Orlando, April 9 vs. New Jersey and April 11at Chicago. Eight games on TNT -- Dec. 20 vs. L.A. Lakers, Dec. 27 at Dallas, Jan. 17 at San Antonio, Jan. 21 at Miami, Feb. 7 at Houston, March 6 at Chicago, March 13 at Washington and April 3 vs. Chicago. Five games on ABC -- Dec. 25 vs. Miami, Jan. 27 at L.A. Lakers, Feb. 10 vs. Denver, March 2 vs. Chicago and April 13 vs. Miami. Nine games on NBA TV -- Nov. 4 at Phoenix, Nov. 12 at Denver, Nov.27 vs. Boston, Dec. 4 vs. New Jersey, Dec. 11 vs. Indiana, Feb. 19 vs. Houston, March 17 at Orlando, March 22 at Milwaukee and March 29 at Detroit. The local television schedule on FSN Ohio and WUAB TV will be announced at a later date. All games will be broadcast on WTAM Radio. More at www.cleveland.com
August 2, 200717 yr The full 2007/2008 Cavs schedule can be found here: http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/schedule/
August 7, 200717 yr those 'celts are starting to make me uncomfortable. i really hope this pollard move isn't what made you say that.
August 7, 200717 yr those 'celts are starting to make me uncomfortable. i really hope this pollard move isn't what made you say that. actually it is. they are interesting on paper.
August 7, 200717 yr i don't think i ever heard him described as the guy that pushed a team over the edge of competitiveness
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