tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post739128083156594573..comments2023-12-11T06:36:57.237-05:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Cleveland 109, Phoenix 92Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-33230475454364520892009-02-13T11:24:00.000-05:002009-02-13T11:24:00.000-05:00I'd love Camby, but I don't see how the Cavs get h...I'd love Camby, but I don't see how the Cavs get him without giving up something of value. <BR/><BR/>Camby is pretty reasonably priced at $9 next season. The Clippers have some expensive contracts, but they're unmovable (B-Diddy, Kaman, Randolph) so the Cavs couldn't take on some other crappy salary. Point being, they don't <I>have</I> to dump Camby. <BR/><BR/>I'd much prefer Camby to Shaq, but I think Shaq is more obtainable. Wally+Snow works and it saves the Suns a ton of cash. I'm also assuming that Wally will get bought out after the trade and makes his way back here after a month of rest. <BR/><BR/>But right now, it's hard to see how they trade Wally without getting some kind of swingman in return. Now, Shaq + Hill....Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-90404641180927491792009-02-13T09:29:00.000-05:002009-02-13T09:29:00.000-05:00The problem with trading for Shaq is his $21 milli...The problem with trading for Shaq is his $21 million salary, which would necessitate the use of Wally's contract. <BR/><BR/>At this point, I simply cannot see Ferry trading Wally unless another perimeter player is involved. Even if Delonte returns after the all-star break, they'll still be shorthanded in the backcourt until either Tarence or Sasha returns. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not too crazy about the idea of Trey Johnson averaging 12-15 minutes a night.<BR/><BR/>Shaq actually could play alongside Z, simply because Z's game is so unconventional for a center. Having Shaq on the block would free Z to do more spot-ups and pick-and-fades on the wings. The question is, would Shaq, one of the five or six greatest centers of all time, be willing to accept a shot-blocker/rebounder role with a greatly reduced number of touches?<BR/><BR/>The above reasons are why Marcus Camby would likely be a better fit for the Cavs. He's made a career out of doing what the Cavs need an inside presence to do. Also, with Camby's $10 million salary this year, Snow's expiring contract could serve as the centerpiece of a Camby deal without getting Wally involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-63329549304537335542009-02-12T23:24:00.000-05:002009-02-12T23:24:00.000-05:00Shaq is done after next year, same as LeBron (assu...Shaq is done after next year, same as LeBron (assuming he doesn't pick up his player exception for 2010-11). <BR/><BR/>Ya, Wally coming back would make it all the sweeter.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-69473661752274454102009-02-12T20:54:00.000-05:002009-02-12T20:54:00.000-05:00I had the PHX feed on League Pass - Austin was pre...I had the PHX feed on League Pass - Austin was pretty toned down and let the other guy lead/ask questions.<BR/><BR/>I will take Shaq provided we can get Wally back.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Shaq would ever let LeBron leave, either. Shaq's contract runs a year past LBJ's, doesn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-9761073774375218472009-02-12T18:41:00.000-05:002009-02-12T18:41:00.000-05:00My thing with Shaq is this: If he's OK with coming...My thing with Shaq is this: If he's OK with coming off the bench (and we don't have to give up JJ) then I'd do it yesterday. <BR/><BR/>I think you could have him and Z on the floor at the same time, but you couldn't start them. And in no way would I sit Z at this point. He's earned the right to start here (also, they're 40-11 w/out Shaq. He's here to help, not be the focus). <BR/><BR/>If you can have a bench of Boobie, Wally (after a buyout), AV and Shaq... that's killer. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I think he'll be motivated here, especially with them dangling that Kobe/Laker carrot in front of him for the playoffs.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210862608619471273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10484377.post-8036008767692572302009-02-12T16:32:00.000-05:002009-02-12T16:32:00.000-05:00I gotta say, I would love to have Shaq on this tea...I gotta say, I would love to have Shaq on this team simply because of the matchup problems it would create. He can still score when he establishes himself on the low block. Call me crazy, but you put in a lineup of Mo, Delonte, LeBron, Andy and Shaq thats all sorts of options.<BR/><BR/>As you said, the problem would be where to put Z. Obviously, you cant put him and Kazaam out there at the same time, so Brown would have to find a rotation between Z, Andy, Shaq, Wallace and Hickson (if non of those 4 were included in a trade) that doesnt leave us too weak inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com