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Forget about Amare, all of a sudden the Sun most like to move is Shaq. And the rumored destination? According to Windhorst, it's the Cavs:
From the people around the league I am talking to today, the Cavs are one of the most aggressive teams at this point. They are convinced that they have an advantage as a buyer and do not want to let a chance slip past as teams everywhere are looking to sell.I've spent the last hour arguing with people about this scenario, saying that Shaq will keep James from attacking the basket, and that with West coming back, the Cavs will already be trying to rekindle their early season chemistry. Never mind that this season, Cleveland hasn't exactly been the slowest of teams. But many qualified minds have told me that this deal would just mean O'Neal taking Wallace's minutes (and then a little more), and that on defense, his contributions would be huge. It's a definite "win now" move, but don't forget, LeBron James did invent the mini-max designed to make his team win before he can leave. Does the logic extend that far? We'll see, I guess. Plus, it just so happens that Shaq's massive deal expires in the summer of 2010.
Several reliable sources have told me they have offered Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic (only $1 million guaranteed) for Shaquille O'Neal. The Suns may want to keep Amare Stoudemire but now have abandoned their plans to play slow down and Shaq is in the way. Also, it would save them millions next season because Wallace's contract actually decreases next season and Pavlovic is not fully guaranteed.
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Woooo.. Anything to harm the Cavs’ chemistry is fine with me. Anything to help Orlando’s case.
Woooo.. Anything to harm the Cavs’ chemistry is fine with me. Anything to help Orlando’s case.But from a Cavs perspective, that does suck.
by npcPronk29 on Feb 19, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions
I don’t think Shaq helps the Cavs. Their offense relies on LBJ driving and finishing or driving and kicking. It’s much harder to drive with the big Whatever in the middle clogging up the lane. Big Z is a much better fit for the Cavs.
by lawstash on Feb 19, 2009 1:37 PM EST reply actions
Cavs already have BIG Z. What would shaq do come off the bench. You cant put Z on the bench he has done way to much for the cavs. I hate boston so whatever helps cavs Im for
by Broy4mvp on Feb 19, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions
Danny Ferry picked the wrong silver briefcase. NO DEAL.
by browns_4_life on Feb 19, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions
It’s much harder to drive with the big Whatever in the middle clogging up the lane.
In other words, he’s in the way no matter where he goes.
by J Bone A on Feb 20, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions
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