17 Feb 2018 22:38:34
Cavs Offseason-

1. Draft Mo Bamba with the fifth pick Via BNK (projected) and Theo Pinson in the second round

2. Cavs/Suns/76ers

Cavs Receive: Tyson Chandler
-The Cavs get a veteran rim protector who is cheaper and better than Tristan Thompson.

Suns Receive: Tristan Thompson
-The Suns get a younger center to compete with Alex Len.

76ers Receive: J.R Smith
-Get some nice shooting and scoring off the bench who will be a big upgrade over Marco Belinelli.

3. Resign Rodney Hood to a 2 year 30 million dollar contract.

4. Resign Lebron James to a 1 year 37 million dollar contract with a player option.

5. Cavs/Thunder Trade

Cavs Receive: Terrance Ferguson, 2022 second round pick
-Cavs get a younger player, future asset, and clear cap.

Thunder Receive: Kyle Korver
-Thunder get a veteran shooter to provide shooting and defense off the bench behind Roberson's lackluster offense.

Cavs Rotation:

1. George Hill/Jordan Clarkson/Jose Calderon
2. Cedi Osman/Rodney Hood/Terrance Ferguson
3. Lebron James/Jeff Green
4. Kevin Love/Larry Nance Jr.
5. Mo Bamba/Tyson Chander/Ante Zizic
Res. London Perrantes
Res. Theo Pinson

1.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 01:22:56
Phili would require a future first to take JR’s contract. Even then, it seems like a bad move for them, Smith is a cancer.

2.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 02:04:36
Suns would rather keep Chandler than trade for Thompson-Kardashian. By the way, Len is unrestricted and unlikely to be in PHX next season.

3.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 02:13:14
Sun's so no to Rich Paul players.

4.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 02:44:06
Less years translates to more money. Not following the Hood valuation. It's hard to pull a good player in the late 1st, and 2nd round, so Ferguson for Korver, and a late 2nd is unlikely. Belinelli is a better offensive player than Smith, bigger, and cheaper. He's expiring too, and salaries don't match.

5.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 04:53:30
The salaries wouldn't match now but the Sixers are likely to make moves in the offseason to make this work. J. R. Smith has been to the playoffs for the past few years and won a ring with Lebron. Marco Belinelli is just a shooter that doesn't have postseason experience other than when he was with San Antonio where he didn't make much of an impact. Why do you not understand the Rodney Hood deal again? They are giving a quality players 2 years with decent money. He hasn't proved himself as a starter yet so it would be wise to wait to give him the big pay day. He is also restricted and unlikely to receive many offers. Also When you say it's hard to pull good players in the late first round is simply false. Examples of quality players with futures in this league that were taken late in the draft are, Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Bell, Patrick McCaw, Tim Hardaway Jr., the list goes on. The Cavs want to clear Korvers 7 million dollar cap hit so that they can have more money to resign Lebron and other role players. They are giving up the second to lure the Thunder in to take the deal. The Cavs don't care about a second round pick when they are in need of money and youth players.

6.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 05:18:47
You really took exception to my comment with a fervor. I can probably list 100/ 1guys 28-up and into the 2nd, let alone late 2nd you don't remember that didn't make it past a rookie contract. Kuzma is rare, Bell is rare. I wouldn't call McCaw a success story yet. His predecessor Clark hasn't fared so well in NOP. I comprehend what you wrote about Hood. I don't agree. Where is a comparable player, and deal to gauge his value. McCollum is the closest comparable. Hood is bigger, and better because of defense. Sixers would never want Smith. Remove the contract, say Belinelli, and Smith were available off waivers, and Belinelli is still picked over Smith.

7.) 18 Feb 2018
18 Feb 2018 18:41:49
Bamba would be a good get for the Cavs, but I would prefer Jackson, if he's available and Lebron is still in the fold. He probably doesn't have the upside that Bamba has and won't be the shot blocker and rebounder in the NBA that Bamba will (he just lacks Bamba's raw athleticism and length), but he's a more versatile defender, is already a solid shooter, and imo is a little more NBA ready.

I think it's possible to slide him into an NBA starting 5 next year and he could be a plus player on team that just asks him to defend and hit open shots. I think Bamba is going to have t add weight and learn the game more before he's ready to contribute heavily to a good NBA team.

8.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 01:16:46
I think people under value smith. But he did have a slump but looking in form now but he a starter on championship caliber team he has value and does make big shots and plays decent defense.

9.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 12:32:40
True99, I somewhat agree. When he's engaged and his shot is falling, Jr can be one of the better players in the NBA. He's a solid and at times good defender, he brings toughness, irrational confidence, he can finish in crafty ways, he hits insane jumpers, he's a decent passer, and solid rebounder. That said, when JR is off, upset and etc., he can be downright awful on both ends and be a terrrivle presence to the rest of the team.