Archive for July, 2009

Detroit Pistons Drag Their Feet And Lose Gooden, Ben Wallace To Return?

All the talk for the Pistons has been regarding the fact that they want to bring in a big man to back up Kwame Brown.

If You’re an NBA Has-Been, This Offseason is For You

The NBA’s 2009 offseason has seen movement of some of the league’s most dynamic, influential, and franchise-changing players.

Shaquille O’Neal, Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker Push Cavs Over The Top

With the additions of Shaquille O’Neal, Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker this offseason the Cleveland Cavaliers have positioned themselves as a favorite to win the East as well as the Larry O’Brien trophy… by Matt Nicholas 4 58 reads With the additions of Shaquille O’Neal, Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker this offseason the Cleveland Cavaliers have …

Joe Smith Looking for a Home: Atlanta His Next Stop?

Barring a last minute change of plans, veteran big man Joe Smith is scheduled to visit Atlanta on Wednesday, according to two of my best spies.

Are the Cavaliers Better?

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the NBA in 2008-09.A At least, that’s what you would conclude if you looked at efficiency differential or Wins Produced during the 2008-09 regular season.A A If you look at the smaller sample from the post-season, you would reach a different conclusion.A Of course, given a choice between a larger and …

Continue reading “Big Ben Wallace will return — to the Detroit Pistons”

Shortly after the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic to the Phoenix Suns for Shaquille O’Neal last month, it was speculated once Wallace took a buyout, and if he didn’t retire, that he would return to either the Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons.

Boston, Orlando, Cleveland: Who Is The Beast In The East?

Let’s admit it, the Eastern Conference has certainly improved over the years. The top contending teams have continued to get stronger and the not so great teams have rebuilt and are on the rise… by Brandon Ribak 25 523 reads Opinion Let’s admit it, the Eastern Conference has certainly improved over the years.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Got Better Not Worse!: Stop Hating On Them

All over this offseason I have heard about how the Cavaliers may have fallen from contention.

2009-2010 NBA Predictions

With some of the best free agents off the market and teams finally molding into the form that they may look like come October, here’s a good opportunity to start off the predictions for the 09-10 NBA season… 2009-2010 NBA Predictions by Majed Rahman 36 reads Preview/Prediction With some of the best free agents off the market and teams finally …

Seeking a bargain shooter, Cleveland Cavaliers take a look at Warriors free agent Kurz

At this point in the process, the Cavaliers are pretty much in prospecting mode when it comes to free agents.

Did the Cleveland Cavaliers Waste a Draft Pick on Christian Eyenga?

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, draft day 2009 started out with a bang. Minutes after midnight on Wednesday, the team officially brought Shaquille O’Neal to the Q by trading Ben Wallace and Sasha … by Casey Drottar 3 173 reads Opinion For the Cleveland Cavaliers, draft day 2009 started out with a bang.

At the cash register, sales of O’Neal’s new Cavaliers look are just … Shaqtastic

It’s only been three weeks since Shaquille O’Neal officially joined the Cavaliers, but No.

Central Division Breakdown: Cavaliers Strengthen Grip

So what do you do after you’ve already lapped the field in the division last season by 25 games, have the reigning MVP in your lineup and yet that nagging loss to Orlando in the Eastern Conference Finals sticking in your craw? If you’re the Cavaliers, you bring in Shaquille O’Neal, of course, and send the basketball world scrambling for another set …

Continue reading “Is this it for former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace?”

Wallace, as expected, recently took a buyout from the Suns. And since Wallace pondered retirement after the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals, could this mean the end to Wallace’s career? Could his basketball career begin and end in Cleveland? If Wallace retires, he’ll leave a legacy and an example of how …

Cavs finally make mark in free agency

Please welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Free Agency 2009. Danny Ferry finally reached agreements with a pair of players on Wednesday, bringing back Anderson Varejao with a six-year contract worth $50 million, and bringing in Anthony Parker, as reported by The Cleveland Plain-Dealer. While the Cavs swung and missed with Ron Artest and Trevor …

Shaquille O’Neal Trade

As you all know, Shaquille O’Neal is finding a new place to call home in Cleveland.

Cavs assistant Kuester to become Detroit head coach

An eventful offseason for the Cavaliers took another turn Tuesday when assistant coach John Kuester reportedly agreed to become the Detroit Pistons’ head coach.

Cleveland Cavaliers Reload for Next Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted no time in trying to take the next step toward making a run at the championship for next season.

Vincent Guerrieri: Smart deal by Cleveland Cavaliers? ‘Bout time

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Cleveland Cavaliers 2009 Offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 2008/2009 regular season to remember with a record of 66-16 with only two home losses.

Big men may challenge Wallace Express in summer league

Wallace Express, led by Ben Wallace , has won the Tri-City Summer League seven times since 1999.

New Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal brightens up the city, Terry Pluto says

The big man in the charcoal suit with the pink shirt and tie delivered a smile that could wipe the tears off even the gloomiest, wet Cleveland day.

Cleveland Cavaliers: My Dream Offseason

The draft disappointed me in a way, but also didn’t surprise me in others. When we were on the clock at pick No.

George Diaz: Shaquille O’Neal will not swing balance of power in East to Cleveland Cavaliers

For a guy who seems a tad obsessed with attention, the Big Tweeter picked a bad moving day last Thursday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Must Target Rasheed Wallace in Free-Agency

The Detroit Pistons wasted no time in signing power forward Charlie Villanueva and shooting guard Ben Gordon to kick-off free-agency, as another team tries to raise the bar in the East… by John Lorge 44 reads Opinion The Detroit Pistons wasted no time in signing power forward Charlie Villanueva and shooting guard Ben Gordon to kick-off …

LeBron, Shaquille to chase a title together with Cavaliers

LeBron James is a unique talent, a once-in-a-generation player who has lifted a franchise to unprecedented heights.

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Anderson Varejao opts to test free agency

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired one big man, and now they might lose another. Forward Anderson Varejao did not exercise the final year of his contract on Tuesday, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer, a source close to the player told ESPN.com’s Chad Ford.