Posted on June 30th, 2009
Written by Russell Williams, Cavs 24/7 Staff
CLEVELAND, Ohio -Free agency is coming, and quickly, and the Cavaliers are likely the focal point of some targets.
With the latest news of Milwaukee Bucks’ forward Charlie Vilanueva not being offered the $4.6 million dollar qualifying offering, thus making him an unrestricted free agent tonight at midnight.
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in the 6-foot-11 forward according to multiple sources, and according to several internet reports - Vilanueva would be interest in joining forcing with LeBron James, and recently added Shaquille O’Neal as they make their run for a championship. Read more…
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Posted on June 26th, 2009
Written by Brian Windhorst; Plain Dealer Reporter
CLEVELAND — Shaquille O’Neal became reality for the Cavaliers on Thursday, but the team has been considering the possibility for months.
How the future Hall of Fame center would fit into the team’s offense, defense and locker room chemistry have been the subject of many meetings and private conversations. LeBron James and several other players weighed in. Team owner and check writer Dan Gilbert weighed in. There were film sessions, reams of statistical analysis and even a dossier of background research.
So yes, there was plenty of sizzle. Read more…
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Posted on June 26th, 2009
Written by Mary Schmitt Boyer; Plain Dealer Reporter
Just 24 hours after acquiring one of the most famous players in the world, the Cavaliers drafted one hardly anybody knows.
After waiting through the first 29 picks, the Cavs took forward Christian Eyenga of the Congo with the 30th — and last — pick of the first round. The 6-5, 210-pound forward averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots in 25 games with CB Prat Juventud in Spain. It’s the same program that produced fifth-overall pick Ricky Rubio, but Eyenga played mostly on what amounts to the junior varsity.
With the 46th pick in the second round, the Cavs selected North Carolina forward Danny Green, who helped the Tar Heels win the 2009 NCAA title. Green, whose pregame dance routine ought to make him a perfect fit with the Cavs, averaged 13.1 points as a senior last year, when he became North Carolina’s all-time leader in games played (145) and wins (123.) Read more…
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Posted on June 25th, 2009
Written by Russell Williams, Cavs 24/7 Staff
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cavaliers needed to make a splash this off season with their assets at hand, and boy did they ever.
According to multiple sources, The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement in principle to acquire Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal for Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, the Cavs’ second round draft pick this year, along with cash. The deal was reportedly, getting hotter as the draft was closing in.
The Cavs had other options on the table according to a source - but ended up making the move for the big fella. Read more…
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As Free Agency Dawns, Cavs Will Explore Options
