| Paul Clayton: |
damn thunderstorms
messing w/ my connection |
| ERockRIP: |
hey sirpaul. It's
storming in Ctown? |
| Paul Clayton: |
pretty much the whole
area I believe |
| ERockRIP: |
I see. Great job in
arranging this chat. |
| Paul Clayton: |
thanks, still pimping
everyone I can think of |
| Paul Clayton: |
want a good turn out
for Bob |
| CBBI: |
This is CBBI from the
ESPN.com board |
| Paul Clayton: |
how are you tonight? |
| CBBI: |
I cant complain |
| ERockRIP: |
As long as the
regulars show up, we'll make it worth his time. CBBI is a longtime
regular from the ESPN site. What's up? |
| CBBI: |
Indians won 14-0 |
| Paul Clayton: |
wow, I forgot they had
that O's game today |
| ERockRIP: |
Tribe is showing up. The
young kids are gonna make people take notice |
| Booze11: |
What's up boys? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Hello room |
| CBBI: |
hello Bob |
| ERockRIP: |
Hello Bob. Welcome.
It's our pleasure |
| ERockRIP: |
Indulge me for a
minute. How great would this summer be if the TRIBE won the AL
Central? |
| Bob Finnan: |
They are playing well.
I'm filling in for our Indians' writer for the Mets and Braves
series, starting tomorrow |
| Paul Clayton: |
the Tribe is reminding
of the Cavs season...better than expected and streaky |
| Bob Finnan: |
Hello everyone |
| kgod: |
hello bob! |
| Paul Clayton: |
Hello Bob, no problems
getting in? |
| Buckeye: |
hello! |
| Booze11: |
Hello Bob |
| CavsFanLBJ2k4: |
hello bob :) |
| Bob Finnan: |
Yo, Booz |
| Booze11: |
Yeah |
| Bob Finnan: |
Sir Paul, no problem
at all. |
| Paul Clayton: |
good |
| ERockRIP: |
Are we gonna wait a
few minutes or start it up right away? |
| CavsFanGa: |
you ready for us Bob? |
| Paul Clayton: |
whatever Bob wants to
do |
| kgod: |
I have madd questions! |
| Bob Finnan: |
Let's go |
| Buckeye: |
Bob...Dickie V writes
that th4e Cavs should take Jameer Nelson. Your thoughts on him? |
| Bob Finnan: |
This is not a popular
opinion, but whoever writes that the Cavs will take Jameer is not
doing their homework |
| CBBI: |
Bob... Luke Jackson
has supposedly been wowing everyone in workouts, any chance the
Cavaliers reach and pick him at 10? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I left the Chicago
pre-draft camp Sunday thinking the Cavs would take Luke Jackson. |
| CavsFanGa: |
Do you see the cavs
being involved in a deal with Bobcats involving Dejaun and/or
Ollie? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think it's possible.
I think they'll offer the Bobcats some money not to take Kapono. If
that doesn't work, they might entice the offer with Juanny. |
| Paul Clayton: |
let me go back real
quick..why not on Jameer and why on Jackson...what have you seen to
make that assessment |
| Bob Finnan: |
Jameer was a great
college player - one of the best in the country. He's 5-11 for one
thing. It's just too high to take him at 10, I think. |
| Bob Finnan: |
Jackson is 6-7, 215,
kind of a swingman, with good athleticism. I don't want to sound
like Larry Bird here, but teams wanted to know how athletic he was.
they are finding out that he is very athletic. |
| ERockRIP: |
Are the Cavs high on
Jackson? I understand that he had a great workout but didn't hear
any reaction. I live out in Cali. I watched him play a lot. He's
good. |
| kgod: |
Bob, they say Luke is
an athletic version of Wally world...is that accurate? |
| Booze11: |
Bob... What about this
rumored Kirk Snyder promise? Could it be the Cavs |
| Buckeye: |
Can you describe the
rumor? |
| CavsFanLBJ2k4: |
doh |
| CBBI: |
that isn't good |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think I got knocked
off there for a second |
| Booze11: |
Well, ESPN insiders
had it reported that some team in the lottery gave him a promise,
maybe the Cavs |
| Bob Finnan: |
I wouldn't be
surprised. I don't know if it's Cleveland |
| Bob Finnan: |
I know Paxson likes
him |
| kgod: |
Bob, any chance we
trade up and take Ben Gordon? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think Ben Gordon will be there at 10 |
| kgod: |
hows he looking in
workouts? |
| Paul Clayton: |
I like Ben Gordon |
| Bob Finnan: |
My mock draft will
change 10 times before the draft, but right now I have him going 11
to Golden State |
| ERockRIP: |
Do you think the Cavs
would draft Harris or Gordon (if they drop) over any of the
swingmen? |
| Buckeye: |
Where do you have
Devin Harris? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I'll go over my top 10
if you supply me the draft order |
| kgod: |
Devin harries reportedly weights 170 lbs....light! |
| CBBI: |
Orlando, LA, Chicago,
Charlotte, Washington, Atlanta, Phoenix, Toronto, Philly, Cleveland |
| ERockRIP: |
Harris reminds me of
Andre Miller with a jump shot |
| Bob Finnan: |
Orlando - Okafor |
| Bob Finnan: |
LA - Howard - even
though I think Atlanta will trade up for this pick |
| Bob Finnan: |
Chicago - Leng |
| Bob Finnan: |
Charlotte - Childress |
| Bob Finnan: |
Wash - Iguodala |
| Falb: |
wow |
| kgod: |
I wonder if iguodala
has a jumper yet? |
| CBBI: |
Iggy at 5 |
| CBBI: |
interesting |
| Bob Finnan: |
Atlanta - Here's where
it gets a bit dicey. I have the Clippers trading down for this pick
and taking Livingston |
| Falb: |
Livingston would be a
good pick for the Clippers, and it would be a good trade for ATL as
well. |
| Bob Finnan: |
Phoenix - Harris |
| Bob Finnan: |
Toronto - Pavel |
| Bob Finnan: |
Philly - Biedrins |
| Bob Finnan: |
Cleveland - Jackson |
| Paul Clayton: |
is that ATL trade the
one they give up Terry in? |
| Falb: |
no, 6 and 17 for #2 |
| CavsFanGa: |
it was rumored the
Cavs might trade the pick at 10 for a vet why do think that has
changed or has it? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Speaking of looking
like André Miller - Livingston looks like he could be his brother in
the face - until he opens his mouth |
| kgod: |
Richard Pryor? |
| Falb: |
Andre Miller should
thank Lamond Murray and Wes Person for his contract |
| ERockRIP: |
Except he can't
benchpress 150 LBS. Lol. No knock on his ability though. |
| CBBI: |
trading the pick seems
like a bad idea |
| Bob Finnan: |
I heard Clips, Chicago
both want to trade down |
| Bob Finnan: |
I have not heard
Cleveland talking about going up, possibly out, but not up |
| Paul Clayton: |
who would they go
after if they go down |
| Bob Finnan: |
Atlanta giving No. 6
and Terry for Clippers' 2 |
| Falb: |
It all depends on who
is available, which veterans on other teams |
| Paul Clayton: |
that's what I thought
Bob |
| Bob Finnan: |
Cavs would trade 10
for a veteran starting SF or SG |
| kgod: |
if we take luck Jackson...and trade juanny...we'll need a
point guard. |
| Falb: |
right |
| Paul Clayton: |
anyone they have in
mind maybe? |
| Bob Finnan: |
They can address the
PG in free agency. There are a lot of backup PGs, including Brevin |
| kgod: |
how about that dude
from Minnesota that opted out |
| kgod: |
name?? |
| CavsFanGa: |
and Rafer Alston and
Damon Jones |
| CBBI: |
Troy Hudson would cost
the entire MLE |
| Falb: |
Sprewell.... |
| kgod: |
Hudson...yeah... |
| ERockRIP: |
So if they are
considering a trade, for whom? Please don't say Wally. How can they
justify that contract? |
| kgod: |
that's a rumor I heard
recently |
| Bob Finnan: |
Yes, Hudson would cost
quite a bit. Remember, they talked to Minny about a Hudson-for-Miles
trade at the deadline |
| Falb: |
Hey Bob, when will the
Cavaliers extend Boozer? |
| Paul Clayton: |
I heard from
""sources"" tonight that they are pretty
interested in Wally if they can make it work |
| Paul Clayton: |
doesn't sound right to
me |
| kgod: |
he better be healthy |
| Bob Finnan: |
I haven't heard
anything about Wally this summer. Saw his dad at the pre-draft camp.
They will likely pick up Boozer's option this summer and sign him
long term next summer for big bucks |
| kgod: |
bob...is Luke right
handed or southpaw? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Righty |
| kgod: |
I heard he has a 35+
inch vertical...Jackson that is |
| CBBI: |
Do you have any
concerns about his ability (Jackson's) to play defense on the NBA
level? |
| kgod: |
I also heard his
defense needs work |
| Falb: |
A) Is it a lock Jeff
McInnis will be re-signed next off season and B) How long do you
expect it to be for? |
| Falb: |
3-4 years was my guess |
| Bob Finnan: |
He's very athletic.
Has sort of a swagger to him, too. That might be a problem. He's not
a top defender, but neither is LBJ |
| Falb: |
but this is the same
Paxson that gave a 30-year old Ollie a 5-year deal |
| ERockRIP: |
Jackson is ultra
competitive. He's got a great makeup. That's another reason I like
him. He's a tough SOB. |
| kgod: |
do u see Luke playing
the 2 or 3? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Is it a lock to
re-sign McInnis? I would think so, if he plays like he did this
year. at least 3-4 years, $5 or $6 mill a year |
| Falb: |
I see |
| CavsFanGa: |
why don't you see Josh
or JR smith being taken with the Top 13 picks |
| CBBI: |
Is it a lock to resign
Jeff even if we pick a Devin Harris or Ben Gordon? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Luke would probably
play 2, eventually. I can't say he'll be an immediate starter. I
don't think it's an absolute lock they take him, either. One of the
PG's is still a distinct possibility. |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think I have josh
going at 12 to Seattle. the Sonics also like pavel, I'm told. also,
the cavs have a tentative workout thurs with, get this, pavel |
| Falb: |
WOW |
| CavsFanGa: |
eek |
| Bob Finnan: |
here I am on here
scooping myself |
| ERockRIP: |
If the Cavs draft a
PG, they will obviously be looking at a swingman in FA. Who are they
looking at. We've heard Barry or Turkoglu. Is Stephen Jackson on the
radar? |
| Falb: |
I wonder if they're
still thinking about trading Ilgauskas |
| Paul Clayton: |
scooping goood :-) |
| Bob Finnan: |
Scooping, not good. I haven't got that in the paper yet |
| Paul Clayton: |
oops :) |
| kgod: |
bob...have u seen josh
Childress? is he a consideration? |
| CavsFanGa: |
wonder of Pavel will
be matching up against Z or Diop who are working out at the Gund? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I talked to him twice
in the last week - once at gund and in chic. he won't be there. |
| Bob Finnan: |
Pavel's agent wouldn't
allow that in a million years. |
| CBBI: |
he can work out with
Boom-Boom :) |
| Falb: |
On a side note, Jim
Thome just hit career HR #400 |
| CavsFanGa: |
or diop? |
| Bob Finnan: |
cool |
| Bob Finnan: |
going back to free
agency ... |
| Falb: |
yes |
| kgod: |
Bob...have u seen Kevin
martin workout? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think their main
target is Barry. but I think it's a pipedream. |
| ERockRIP: |
So do I. Barry is a west coast
guy. |
| Super Dave: |
Is Juanny a future
Bobcat along with Ollie? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I threw Jackson's name
out there, and a cavs' source said - he's not a good fit. I don't
know what that meant |
| Falb: |
Juanny is NOT a future
Bobcat |
| Bob Finnan: |
no, I haven't seen Kevin
martin, but I know he's from Zanesville |
| Falb: |
read Bob's article
from last week pal, it says who isn't being protected |
| Paul Clayton: |
Bob how positive are
you on that list? |
| calicleveland: |
Hello all! |
| Paul Clayton: |
not to add any doubt |
| kgod: |
heres hoping they keep
juanny |
| Paul Clayton: |
hello calicleve |
| Bob Finnan: |
Pretty strong - they
didn't protect kapono, ollie, ira and boom |
| Super Dave: |
Is Diop a future
Bobcat along with Ollie? |
| Paul Clayton: |
They had Kapona, Brown
and supposedly talk of adding Battie to the list...how did they
finally decide? |
| kgod: |
Bob, do u think they
will ever try starting jaunny at the 2 with lebron at the three? |
| Bob Finnan: |
they protected diop.
at some point they have to get tired of him |
| calicleveland: |
Speaking of Ollie,
does anyone know the status of his contract. I have heard 5 years
with a team option after 3...but I have also heard to the contrary |
| Bob Finnan: |
pax and silas duked it
out |
| Paul Clayton: |
Silas won again, huh |
| Bob Finnan: |
silas wanted to keep
kapono, I heard |
| kgod: |
silas doesnt like
juanny that much does he |
| Paul Clayton: |
wow, Brown seems more
of his kind of guy |
| Super Dave: |
I think Diop will get
traded to somebody |
| Bob Finnan: |
It's hard not to like
juanny as a guy. his inconsistency would drive any coach crazy |
| kgod: |
yeah...but he's only 21 |
| CavsFanGa: |
how much influence do
you think Silas will have on who we draft at 10? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Very much input |
| Bob Finnan: |
Ollie and newble have
identical contracts - 5 years, 14.76 mill, no options |
| kgod: |
what a rip off |
| ERockRIP: |
The magic of Paxson |
| Bob Finnan: |
diop could go
somewhere, but you need another big man |
| kgod: |
might as well bring
back trajic langdon |
| calicleveland: |
so the reports of a
team option on realGM are incorrect. not surprising |
| Paul Clayton: |
Trajan is tearing up
Turkey |
| kgod: |
is he really? |
| Falb: |
Paxson = still a
question mark. He got a title change and a promotion basically for
having LeBron fall into his lap. |
| Paul Clayton: |
yeah, just won some
championship |
| Bob Finnan: |
interesting way to put
it |
| Falb: |
do you agree? |
| Super_Dave: |
Are you afraid that
the Cavs are devaluing this draft so that they can get a free pass
on trading the 10th and Ollie? |
| calicleveland: |
paxson seems to let
his coaches do a LOT of the player evealuation for the Cavs. which
is not good on a team whichhas as much coaching turnover as the cavs |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think pax does a
super job dumping salary. let's leave it at that. |
| CavsFanGa: |
is it pretty much a
given the Cavs will choose a PG at 10 if available? |
| kgod: |
hope for ben....ROY? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Did you get here late? |
| Falb: |
Yes |
| Super_Dave: |
Yes |
| calicleveland: |
yes |
| Bob Finnan: |
Ben Gordon, Rookie of
Year? |
| kgod: |
no? |
| Falb: |
english please? |
| CavsFanLBJ2k4: |
lol |
| calicleveland: |
haha |
| Falb: |
sorry, continue Bob |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think they like Luke
Jackson, as well as the best PG between Harris or Gordon |
| Paul Clayton: |
just so all knows
there will be a transcript tonight at http://cavs.fanmonster.com/ or
the link t othe top left |
| kgod: |
bob....who would you
rather have....gordon or harris and y? |
| Falb: |
Lumberman what's up |
| Bob Finnan: |
If Livingston drops to
10, they'll take him. |
| calicleveland: |
is childress on the
map for the cavs if he falls? |
| Bob Finnan: |
absolutely. i don't
think childress would get past philly |
| calicleveland: |
shame. he seems the
best fit of the possible players available |
| Booze11: |
Bob, you said earlier
that you think getting B. Barry is a pipedream. If they don't get
him, who do you think they will get? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Let me back up a
second ... harris or gordon? |
| Falb: |
Good question Booze.
They seem intent on getting that veteran wingman |
| kgod: |
yes bob! |
| calicleveland: |
falb, i would guess
that depends on who they get in the draft |
| Falb: |
you're right |
| Falb: |
Cali |
| Bob Finnan: |
harris is such a nice
guy. nice smile, looks you in the eye, polite. gordon is an SOB,
kick you in the balls type. tough kid. i like gordon a lot, even
though some think harris has the softest jumper in the draft. |
| calicleveland: |
I, at this point, just
shudder at the idea of picking nelson |
| daytripper: |
Bob, some mock drafts
have them selecting Jameer Nelson. I hope he isn't on their radar. |
| CavsFanGa: |
what is the
fascination with Biedrins? |
| kgod: |
what about trading for
Al Harrington |
| Falb: |
another characteristic
of Andre Miller that Harris has |
| Bob Finnan: |
if barry wants more
money, they might go after stephen jackson, but there's something
about him they don't like |
| Bob Finnan: |
you guys are getting
too far ahead of me |
| Falb: |
He got in a fight with
Boozer last year and James and taunted the Cavalier bench |
| calicleveland: |
ricky davis hang over
perhaps/ |
| kgod: |
booze almost beat
jacksons butt |
| calicleveland: |
? |
| Paul Clayton: |
ok, time for a few
second timeout for bob to catch his breath |
| Falb: |
kgod's in his own
world here Bob, sorry |
| CavsFanGa: |
you mean what happened
at thelast Hawks game |
| Paul Clayton: |
you guys can talk but
give Bob a break to get caught up |
| kgod: |
hey now:) |
| Falb: |
:-P |
| CavsFanGa: |
you're up Bob |
| calicleveland: |
I wonder about the
availability of Okur now that wallace has made such a big splash in
Detroit...and if hew would be worth the money |
| Bob Finnan: |
I remember the
Jackson-Boozer thing last year in Atlanta. Silas loved it. |
| Paul Clayton: |
not surprising at all |
| Falb: |
they didn't seem to
have a love loss afterwards |
| Booze11: |
I think I speak for
most people in this room when I say that we all are just excited
about the possibilities for this team and what a good offseason can
do for us |
| kgod: |
that was awesome |
| Falb: |
Yes Booze |
| kgod: |
im just thankful we
got lebron |
| calicleveland: |
I like Jacksons fire
and game...just not his shot selection |
| Bob Finnan: |
Okur might get more
than the mid-level, which is the most the cavs can offer anyone. if
they want to go after a big man, i would re-sign skinner |
| Falb: |
He seems like a Silas
guy |
| daddywags: |
I'm late to the chat,
too. What are the prospects for trading the pick? Serious? |
| Paul Clayton: |
daddy yeah, he hit
that...not much unless it's down |
| Bob Finnan: |
Pax mentioned it two
or three times - they might trade the pick for a veteran starting SF
or SG |
| daddywags: |
Thanks. |
| calicleveland: |
is there any word
about the Cavs trading for a second rounder? Possibly for a backup
big |
| Falb: |
Yup |
| CavsFanGa: |
Bob who do you think
stock has dropped the most during the workouts? |
| Bob Finnan: |
pax might go after a
2nd rounder. it might hinge on whether they lose someone in the
expansion draft |
| Bob Finnan: |
sebastian telfair |
| kgod: |
Bob, what do u think
of ricky miniard? |
| calicleveland: |
given the choice,
Jackson or Snyder? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Morehead State kid?
2nd round? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Jackson |
| Bob Finnan: |
snyder is going to be
good, though |
| calicleveland: |
any insight into why a
guy (jackson) with good lateral movement is such a bad defender? |
| CavsFanGa: |
which Interantional
player are you highest on or think will be the biggest surprise? |
| Bob Finnan: |
good question. perhaps
he's never had a coach who insisted on defense like silas would |
| Falb: |
Does Paul Silas still
have faith in Ira Newble, after he proved to finally be worth the
money for the last 5 games of the year last season? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I think Biedrins will
go the highest of the internations, maybe pavel |
| Super_Dave: |
Bob, who do you think
is the most logical pick for the Cavs? |
| Bob Finnan: |
he did play well at
the end of the season. they got a lot out of ira toward the end of
the season. |
| daddywags: |
Do you think they
would really consider Nelson at 10? (Probably already covered, if
so, I apologize.) |
| Bob Finnan: |
harris or gordon,
probably |
| Bob Finnan: |
absolutely not |
| Chip: |
hey bob have you seen
Jaber Rouzbahani at all....is there a possibilyity he would not get
drafted because of the fact he cant speak english or concerns of his
health? |
| daddywags: |
Good. |
| Bob Finnan: |
did you make that name
up? |
| Chip: |
no |
| Paul Clayton: |
lol |
| Chip: |
hes from iran...7 foor
5 |
| anonyguy: |
does he have 3 hands? |
| daddywags: |
Any news on Kevin
Ollie who was reported to be working out already in Cleveland? He's
a good guy, is he working hard to improve his game? |
| Chip: |
foot* |
| CavsFanGa: |
have you heard about
David Stern's proposal to use the NBDL as minor league for the NBA,
something liek that could have helped diop's development a great
deal |
| Bob Finnan: |
jaber is not draft
eligible, as far as i know. never heard of the iranian |
| ERockRIP: |
Don't you think it's a
bad idea to trade our pick for a veteran? The Cavs need young talent
to form a core around Lebron. Most of our young guys are just role
players. |
| Bob Finnan: |
ollie is working out
in cleveland. good reports from silas. will probably be the
third-string PG |
| MYoung23: |
Its about damn time |
| Falb: |
You can't just put the
#8 overall pick in the ""minor leagues"" coming
off a 30-52 season or whatever it was |
| Paul Clayton: |
hey MYoung... |
| Bob Finnan: |
diop was as ready for
the nba as sir paul |
| Falb: |
long time no speak M |
| Falb: |
HAHAHAHA |
| MYoung23: |
It took me an hour to
get in here |
| CavsFanGa: |
thats the reason for
Stern's proposal |
| Falb: |
Sure it did |
| ERockRIP: |
SIr pAUL can't play at
all? LOL. |
| lumberman2: |
I just got in also |
| Paul Clayton: |
lol, hey i'm 6' w/ a
good 2 oot shot |
| Paul Clayton: |
foot |
| LumtheMad: |
Any Chance Wags will
remain a Cavalier? |
| Bob Finnan: |
will trade pick for
vet because they have so many young players now. personally, i don't
agree. |
| CBBI: |
trading the pick just
seems like a bad idea |
| Falb: |
It's a good debate. |
| Paul Clayton: |
wouldn't it be better
to trade the young guys that aren't working for a vet? |
| MYoung23: |
What have I missed? |
| anonyguy: |
this draft is weak.
the cavs need to play well in the few years they have lebron so they
can convince him to stay. |
| lumberman2: |
couldn't tell you..I
wasn't here |
| CBBI: |
mediocre veterans do
nothing for me.... in my opinion the rebuilding process is not over |
| Bob Finnan: |
the nbdl was designed
to do something is never panned out to be |
| MYoung23: |
What is available for
the 10th pick? |
| calicleveland: |
thanks for the info
Bob. Later,gentlemen |
| LumtheMad: |
It's no good to take a
young guy if you don't play him. I hope the Nba establishes a
minor-league system... |
| Paul Clayton: |
MYoung, i'll email it
to you |
| MYoung23: |
ok thanks |
| daddywags: |
Names mentioned (since
I've been here) are: Gordon, Harris, Livingston, Jackson and
Childress (as far as players the team would be interested in). Not
Nelson, which is a good thing. |
| Bob Finnan: |
my guess is that wags
will be elsewhere |
| Falb: |
wow |
| CBBI: |
guys like Boom-Boom
and Kapono and Kedrick could have been getting playing time, gaining
confidence (especially is Brown's case) |
| MYoung23: |
I meant in a trade |
| CBBI: |
if the NBDL was a true
minor league system |
| CavsFanGa: |
exactly CBB! |
| Bob Finnan: |
i dont think this team
is ready for a championship. why not another good young, athletic
player? |
| WatchdogXC: |
Do you think Charlotte
will take Kapono? |
| Paul Clayton: |
alot of debate on Z's
price next year..how much less could the Cavs get him vs. the rest
of the league? |
| Falb: |
good question SirPaul |
| MYoung23: |
I agree with Bob |
| LumtheMad: |
Thanks Bob. I was
hopeful somehow Wagner could mesh and play with Lebron.It's
shame.You can see Wagner has talent.... |
| Falb: |
at the same time
though M and Bob, Z and McInnis aren't getting any younger |
| MYoung23: |
Whos interested in
Wagner? |
| Bob Finnan: |
I do think charlotte
will take kapono |
| Bob Finnan: |
the cavs have
supposedly offered them money not to |
| ERockRIP: |
Bob, you do have any
idea what the trade value of Wagner or Diop is? Do you think we
could get a late 1st rounder for Diop? |
| Falb: |
WOW |
| MYoung23: |
Z and McInnis arent
ancient but their position need to be addressed as they move forward |
| Falb: |
right |
| CBBI: |
i dont think losing
Kapono is a big loss... he hardly played as is |
| Bob Finnan: |
Z has a very shrewd
agent. 3-4 years, 11 mill a season. |
| Falb: |
yikes |
| CBBI: |
are you kidding? |
| anonyguy: |
hahaha |
| WatchdogXC: |
I can live with 11
million for Z |
| anonyguy: |
11M? |
| Chip: |
less then he makes
now.... |
| LumtheMad: |
Why did they choose to
protect Battie? Makes little sense... |
| MYoung23: |
thats pretty much
market value |
| CBBI: |
i was expecting some
cap relief with Z, jesus |
| anonyguy: |
some guy guaranteed
that z wouldn't be signed for more than 8 |
| WatchdogXC: |
how much is it going
to take to extend Boozer? |
| Falb: |
big $$$ |
| Bob Finnan: |
Wagner's trade value
is at an all-time low |
| CavsFanGa: |
what is your take on
the Bob Donewald situation, some say got a raw deal while others
thought he was a glory hound and not the right fit to oversee LBJ |
| CBBI: |
Boozer will get AT
LEAST what Kenny Thomas got (7 yrs 50 mil) |
| Falb: |
I saw him routinely at
the Winking Lizard after games hanging out with the Cavalier girls
(Donewald) |
| WatchdogXC: |
I'd rather hold on to
Wagner and get his value up. He still has never gone through a
training camp |
| Bob Finnan: |
CBBI, they expected
Kapono to be a rotation player this year - if he stays |
| DirkMatt: |
Booz won't sign until
after next year. He would lose money long term if he did |
| MYoung23: |
Wagner's value wont go
up if he plays PG |
| WatchdogXC: |
Would it really be bad
if they exposed Diop to the Bobcats? I don't see him ever being a
contributor on a good team |
| LumtheMad: |
I agree with Myoung.
He's got to play SG for his value to go up |
| Bob Finnan: |
Battie is a pretty
good player. He knows how to win |
| Falb: |
I like Battie |
| Paul Clayton: |
but can he really be
counted on? Battie that is |
| WatchdogXC: |
What are the Cavaliers
thoughts on LeBron and Boozer playing in the olympics? |
| Bob Finnan: |
Boozer - 6-7 years,
starting with about 7 or 8 mill |
| CavsFanGa: |
even though Silas
rarely played Kapono unless the defensive situation warrnted which
was rarely the case |
| LumtheMad: |
See that's my thought
too SirPaul. Health issues and salary-wise it makes sense to toss
Battie out as bait... |
| Falb: |
I hope Booz and LeBron
arent burnt out by December |
| MYoung23: |
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