February 19, 201510 yr Trade deadline is today. Cavs are not expected to be active players, but that could certainly change. If we make a move, I'd expect Haywood and his uniquely valuable contract to be dealt. Ironically, several bigs and PGs are rumored to be available...... most of which are probably out of our price range, but you never know.
February 19, 201510 yr Trade deadline is today. Cavs are not expected to be active players, but that could certainly change. If we make a move, I'd expect Haywood and his uniquely valuable contract to be dealt. Ironically, several bigs and PGs are rumored to be available...... most of which are probably out of our price range, but you never know. Isn't Haywood's contract more valuable this summer? Most teams still think they're in the chase and are less likely to dump salary until it's clear they have to rebuild/refine. But I also seem to recall Haywood's trade value is perishable so the Cavs can't wait too long to make a move. If the Cavs don't go for Ray Allen (and Allen's playing-time requirements don't encourage me), then I expect them to make a play for a FA PG coming out of China in March. I'd love for them to pick up a back-up big man in case Mosgov gets hurt or gets into foul trouble. But so many teams are in the hunt for the 8th playoff spot that they won't be willing to let an aging big man go. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 201510 yr Yes, Haywood's contract is more valuable in the summer if you want to trade him for a player making a ton of money. However, with our recent acquisitions of Mozgov, Smith, and Shumpert, it is my understanding we are now limited in our ability to make such a move. But there could be another team which doesn't have cap room this summer and would want to obtain him now to use his contract creatively over the summer to add a near-max player through a sign-and-trade. One name to keep an eye on is Jason Smith of the Knicks. He is a serviceable back up big man who NYK might want to dump to get under the luxury tax threshold. With the buyout of Amare's contract, a straight up deal of Haywood for Smith would get them closer to the threshold. Then the Knicks could use Haywood's contract this summer in a trade. I imagine the Cavs know how much the Knicks would love to make a deal like that and might want something to sweeten the pot.
February 19, 201510 yr Smith is a decent scorer for a big man, but his rebounding isn't as prolific as what I'd expect for a big man. But he's fine as a backup. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 201510 yr Cavs ended up staying with what they have. Smart move IMO. There has been plenty of roster changes and there will be plenty of opportunity to sign someone off the street in the next month or so when the Chinese league comes to the end of its season and teams start buying out players currently on their roster. There was, however, a serious flurry of activity at the deadline. Dragic to Miami was the big one (Miami did well to get him). KG back to Minny (who saw that coming?) for Thad Young. Reggie Jackson to Detroit. Kanter to OKC, Brandon Knight to Suns. Michael Carter-Williams to Bucks, Tayshaun Prince back to Detroit, Isaiah Thomas to Boston, KJ McDaniels to Houston, Norris Cole to New Orleans were among a few of the highlights.
February 19, 201510 yr Cavaliers' dramatically improved TV ratings are second-best in NBA http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150219/BLOGS06/150219836/cavaliers-dramatically-improved-tv-ratings-are-second-best-in-nba "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 19, 201510 yr Kendrick Perkins and Javale McGee are two BIGS traded today who might be bought out. Perkins seems almost certain to not stay in Utah and Cavs are reportedly going to make a push to sign him. IMO he is the exact type of bruiser we need even if he isn't at the same level he once was. Practice between him and Timo could get interesting. Those two were really going at it in a recent game. Bulls and Clips are also interested
February 20, 201510 yr I'd love to have Perkins. He provides an incentive to teams NOT to foul Mozgov. If they do, they're rewarded with the schoolyard bully! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 20, 201510 yr I'd love to have Perkins. He provides an incentive to teams NOT to foul Mozgov. If they do, they're rewarded with the schoolyard bully! That's exactly what this team needs.
February 21, 201510 yr Looking good tonight...LBJ looked quicker than he has all season. Although I can't take these national televised games during the blowouts.
February 21, 201510 yr Stunning blowout of a team that WAS ahead of us in the standings -- until the Cavs neutered them. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr #Cavs F Tristan Thompson said Wizards 'punked us' in Nov., but last night says they played with an 'F-you mentality' http://t.co/k3fMxTqsGt "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr Shumpert has been rounding into shape offensively lately. Last night he was huge although most were focusing on LeBron, Kyrie and Mozgov. His hawkish, passing-lane hawking presence is gigantic, and he really harasses shooters at the 3-point arch. Iman is now crystalizing into the player everyone was excited about... but he does his work, quietly.
February 21, 201510 yr Shumpert has been rounding into shape offensively lately. Last night he was huge although most were focusing on LeBron, Kyrie and Mozgov. His hawkish, passing-lane hawking presence is gigantic, and he really harasses shooters at the 3-point arch. Iman is now crystalizing into the player everyone was excited about... but he does his work, quietly. Except for his hair. That sh*t is getting loud! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr Sources: Cavaliers emerge as frontrunners to sign Kendrick Perkins Adrian Wojnarowski By Adrian Wojnarowski 52 minutes ago Yahoo Sports The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as the strong frontrunners to sign center Kendrick Perkins, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Perkins and the Utah Jazz are proceeding on a contract buyout that could be completed as soon as Saturday, sources said. Perkins is leaning toward signing a deal with the Cavaliers, but has yet to make a final commitment, sources said. MORE: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--cavaliers-emerge-as-frontrunners-to-sign-kendrick-perkins-161310057-nba.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr Sources: Cavaliers emerge as frontrunners to sign Kendrick Perkins http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--cavaliers-emerge-as-frontrunners-to-sign-kendrick-perkins-161310057-nba.html
February 21, 201510 yr Really?? ;) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr Shumpert has been rounding into shape offensively lately. Last night he was huge although most were focusing on LeBron, Kyrie and Mozgov. His hawkish, passing-lane hawking presence is gigantic, and he really harasses shooters at the 3-point arch. Iman is now crystalizing into the player everyone was excited about... but he does his work, quietly. If he can just keep hitting that outside shot with consistency, that alone is a great added bonus. And I gotta say I was impressed with his athletic, aggressive move toward the basket on the play where he was elbowed in the face. He's a tough s.o.b.
February 21, 201510 yr I guess it's a done deal for Perkins. Well as much as these putting the cart before the horse reported done deals ever are.
February 21, 201510 yr @JasonLloydNBA Updated story on Kendrick Perkins choosing to sign with #Cavs: http://t.co/R57YH8uXmQ @76ers Official: The Sixers have waived forward Andrei Kirilenko @AlexKennedyNBA The 76ers have announced that they've waived Andrei Kirilenko. The Clippers and Cavaliers were interested in him earlier this year. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr More... @JasonLloydNBA How excited is @KendrickPerkins to get to Cleveland? He already has "#Cavs" and "The Land" on his Twitter profile. @KendrickPerkins It's a Blessing for me to have another opportunity to join a Great Organization @cavs! Can't wait to play with Greatness @KingJames!#TheLand @KendrickPerkins I'm on my way! @KingJames @KyrieIrving @RealTristan13 @kevinlove @MikeMiller_13 @TheRealJRSmith @I_Am_Iman! #Cavs ????? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 21, 201510 yr "The Thunder will miss Perkins a lot." http://m.newsok.com/the-thunder-will-miss-kendrick-perkins/article/5394796 EDIT: Chicago sports talk radio was abuzz about the Bulls needing Perkins to help cover Mozgov, and if anything else keep Perkins from signing with the Cavs. What weakness does this team still have? MAYBE a backup PG, but I don't think that's an issue anymore. Shumpert's shooting is pretty damn good AND he plays perimeter defense. I think Shumpert bring a larger net gain at this point than an aging Ray Allen who won't be able to get the playing time he's reportedly demanding. So I want to see how this team plays against Atlanta and Golden State now. Those may be the only two teams in the NBA capable of keeping a healthy Cavs team from winning a championship THIS YEAR (and maybe Indiana if Paul George comes back). Last fall, I didn't think we'd be championship caliber this season. Now I think we are. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 22, 201510 yr Poor NYC. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.... http://nypost.com/2015/02/21/how-lebron-could-team-with-carmelo-to-bring-knicks-a-title/
February 22, 201510 yr ^^Ray Allen wants to play drama queen... Back in the terrible period for the Cavs a month and a half ago, when LeBron was hurt, the team was demoralized and had lost 6 in a row, we desperately needed Allen because we couldn't shoot consistently from the outside... Now, a 1.5 months later with a rejuvenated LeBron and the 2 big trades and, now, Perkins, Allen is no longer essential. We've got a number of sharp shooters (including LeBron himself) and younger, more athletic guards who also play good defense (although I understand, at age 39, Jesus Shuttlesworth has taken very good care of the bod)... ... I also understand a sticking point with the Cavs and other teams, is that Allen is demanding to play in 4th quarter crunch time... At this point, Allen's insertion would unbalance a, now, finely-tuned Cavs lineup. So it's not like we don't need Allen -- after all, any team on the planet could benefit from the finest outside shooter in the history of the NBA -- it's just that he's not essential anymore and, in fact, would come at a cost to the current Cavs' cohesion. Right now, we're firing on all cylinders.
February 22, 201510 yr Poor NYC. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.... http://nypost.com/2015/02/21/how-lebron-could-team-with-carmelo-to-bring-knicks-a-title/ the article up right under that one is "Why Yoan Moncada might be the best $100M Yankees can spend," so nice two-fer the post has going there - good luck to them lol
February 22, 201510 yr I'm not sure that allen can just parachute in and play well, especial at his age. I don't want him.
February 23, 201510 yr another phunny blurb in the post - phil is phurious: Phil Jackson lambasts Knicks in bizarre tweet By Marc Berman February 22, 2015 | 11:39pm Sounds like Phil is phurious. With the bare-bones Knicks falling to 10-45 after getting blown out by the Cavaliers in a Sunday matinee, Knicks president Phil Jackson unleashed a bizarre tweet indicating he’s losing his stomach for this: Today's game vs Cavs gave bb gods heartburn and those that know what "it" takes/means a smh. 10:03 PM - 22 Feb 2015 He may be shaking his head, but of course it was Jackson who dismantled the roster. The Knicks fell behind by 29 points in the second quarter against the Cavs, including J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert, whom Jackson traded away last month and had strong games in their returns to the Garden. Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of Jackson signing a five-year, $60 million contract to become team president. more post-game blah blah blah: http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/bondy-cavaliers-title-good-knicks-article-1.2125324
February 23, 201510 yr whoa -- future cav lebron, jr highlights: http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=12368199&src=desktop
February 23, 201510 yr Thank you NY -- for noticing us and for Shump and Smith (and, in a roundabout way, for the Moz!)... Ex-Knicks Become Vital Cogs for a Title Contender J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert help Cleveland Cavaliers to 101-83 win over New York By ANDREW BEATON Updated Feb. 22, 2015 8:04 p.m. ET For the second time in as many games since Carmelo Anthony underwent season-ending knee surgery, the Knicks failed to compete against a playoff-caliber team. By the time the first quarter was over on Sunday, the Knicks already trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers by 19. From there, the game was about as listless as the matinee crowd at Madison Square Garden, where the Cavaliers eventually triumphed 101-83. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the game wasn’t the team’s static offense or uninspiring defense. Rather it was watching two players who the Knicks traded away for practically nothing now contribute significantly to a championship-caliber team. MORE: http://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-knicks-become-vital-cogs-for-a-title-contender-1424649055 Playing Forward (and Pundit, and Savior), LeBron James FEB. 22, 2015 On Pro Basketball By HARVEY ARATON David Blatt stepped into the corridor late Sunday morning, in front of reporters and television cameras, to say he had no information to share on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ interest in the former Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins, who was waived by Utah after a trade. The primary report of the imminent transaction had come from the noted journalist LeBron James, who, in a Twitter post on Saturday, wrote: “The Land welcome my bro as well as my muscle (LOL) @KendrickPerkins to the city with open arms! Happy and thrilled to have u aboard homie!!” For the record, Blatt, the Cavaliers’ coach, would not comment on what James, playfully referred to by many as the team’s de facto general manager, had already confirmed. It’s all part of the multidimensional and ever-expanding LeBron brand, going to vocational places where no other No. 23 — specifically Michael Jordan — has gone before. MORE: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/sports/basketball/lebron-james-is-building-a-legacy-with-the-cavaliers-beyond-his-play.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 23, 201510 yr another phunny blurb in the post - phil is phurious: Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of Jackson signing a five-year, $60 million contract to become team president. more post-game blah blah blah: http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/bondy-cavaliers-title-good-knicks-article-1.2125324 Hahaha.....Phil Holmgren.
February 24, 201510 yr It's official: Kendrick Perkins has signed with the #Cavs. http://t.co/JcF11qd7xI Also... Perkins signs with #Cavs for about $430k. LeBron is pleased http://t.co/JS3X4mBi9Z "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 25, 201510 yr Impressive comeback win vs Detroit tonight. The Cavs defense sucked in the first half allowing 62 points. But in the first 18 minutes of the second half, Detroit scored only 16 points. 16! That was just impressive. Bittersweet news about Derrick Rose. Hate seeing great players go down. Yes, it will probably help the Cavs but I also wanted to see the Cavs beat the Bulls at full strength. If the Cavs win it all, some will wonder if we would have won it with Rose. We can point to the Cavs being up 2-1 on the Bulls in the regular season, but the postseason is different. Just ask the 1988-89 Cavs who beat the Bull 6-0 in the regular season and lost to Chicago in the playoffs with Jordan's The Shot. Love hit eight 3s and Mozgov got four "nyets"! Oh, and Kendrick Perkins got in the game, much to his surprise (according to him!) and SCORED! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDLIiZ0Al94 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 26, 201510 yr Cleveland Cavaliers take over 3rd seed in the East after Chicago lost tonight! Cavs lead Bull 2-1 head-to-head. http://mi.nba.com/standings/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 27, 201510 yr All of the NBA after tonight's "championship preview" in which the Cavs beat the NBA-leading Warriors... When a few folks lit up his jerseys, they meant only that #LeBron is ON FIREEEEEE!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 27, 201510 yr Cavs are banged up after this win and play a physical Pacers team 20 hours later.... > LeBron's back is bothering him again. He said it tightened up on him and will get treatment. > Kyrie hurt is shoulder, will not travel to Indiana to have an MRI on it. Praying it's nothing serious! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 27, 201510 yr Cavs have their biggest win of the year and I'm the only one who says anything?? What, did everyone freeze solid last night?? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
February 27, 201510 yr Cavs have their biggest win of the year and I'm the only one who says anything?? What, did everyone freeze solid last night?? Kyrie's had me stressed out all day.
February 27, 201510 yr Kyrie's had me stressed out all day. Thankfully it's just a shoulder strain but he's out tonight vs Indiana. He'll be re-evaluated before Sunday's game vs Houston. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 1, 201510 yr The Rockets and their fans are in LeBron's head. I think he just missed four foul shots in a row. These teams are brawling, and it looks like the Cavs are the ones more affected by the physicality.
March 1, 201510 yr No kidding. Score is 103-104 and Lebron just went 0-2 at the charity stripe with 4 seconds to go. Way to blow it.
March 2, 201510 yr I wouldn't be too concerned. Lost a game but showed we can compete just about anywhere. LeBron couldn't get comfortable at the line. Rough game- what made me most happy is how LeBron played, he wanted it badly. Very disappointed no plays for love late in game or Ot
March 2, 201510 yr I believe we were watching a potential preview of the Finals... I think Houston has a better chance of getting there than the 3-point reliant Warriors. I also think we were hurt a lot more by missing Kyrie than Houston was without Howard. Motiejunas, unlike Howard, has an outside shot which stretches the defense whereby, with Dwight in there, the D can pack it in tight underneath ... It was a rough and fun game, even though we lost. Clearly there was playoff intensity. You won't see LeBron clank FTs like that again... Love really came up small in crunch time, and our guards couldn't throw the ball into the ocean... and we STILL should have won... ... btw, James Harden should have received a Flagrant-2 and tossed out for kicking The King in the balls... A very dirty play. He should receive a hefty fine.
March 2, 201510 yr i did like the fire. but i didnt like seeing lebron go into l vs 5 mode. this may never be said again, but the cavs offense - they were doing better without him.
March 2, 201510 yr LeBron, LeChoke, LeBrick, LeLoss. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 2, 201510 yr i did like the fire. but i didnt like seeing lebron go into l vs 5 mode. this may never be said again, but the cavs offense - they were doing better without him. As he's gotten older, he can be roughed out of his game sometimes. This was especially the case with the package kick. Even the NFL would have kicked Harden out, but the NBA doesn't. Barring that, isn't a situation like this why we brought in Perkins? Harden should have woken up in the locker room. Blatt still thinks he's playing international ball sometimes and IMO that's why they don't play rough when they should.
March 2, 201510 yr ^Even though Thompson was great yesterday, esp in the 4th, it puzzles me that Blatt seems still reluctant to use Mozgov in the 4th quarter. Motiejunas is smaller and more mobile than Howard, but I still like Mozgov at blocking the rim... Blatt did wisely move LeBron over to Harden because The Beard was burning Shumpert to a crisp... but we saw how that punk reacted when LeBron locked him up D-wise ... he kicked him in his nuts.
March 2, 201510 yr LeBron, LeChoke, LeBrick, LeLoss. Yeah, LeBron missed the FT's but yesterday was on a lot more than just LeBron.... Where were our guards, scoring-wise? Where was Kevin Love in the 4th quarter (3 shots; missed all 3 including a CRUCIAL layup that Harden took the length of the floor for an almost and-1 ... he missed the FT)... Mozgov played only 18 mins, none in the 4th quarter, and no Kendrick Perkins, when we really needed an enforcer in such a dirty game from Houston... David Blatt choked as much as anyone.
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