I see, seems logical. However, if Miami can make a deal for Amare after the season, or sign him as a free agent (I don’t know there cap situation), isn’t there a good chance he stays?

I agree. I don’t know if we will have shaq next year. the one thing about the jamison trade is we don’t have a draft pick. I think the cavs definitely need to go after a FA center. he doesn’t have to be a star, but a guy who can play good D and get rebounds, and score a little in the low post.

Here are some guys though that could come on the cheap as FAs in the offseason and could be nice additions:

Tyson Chandler
Brendan Haywoood (love him)
Marcus Camby
Darko Milicic.

this list looks weird probably to a casual fan but a combination of 2 of these guys is great. I love tyson chandler and he is a very good player…when healthy and not in foul trouble. that is his problem. but if you want to sign him to a small contract and have him play on the bench, he is a great player.

Marcus Camby has still got it. he is older but he still is a great player. camby is not used on offense as much in the past but when he gets a shot, he is a double double machine. he is an active defender and rebounder, he runs the court better than you would expect, and has a much better offensive game (when used) than most people realize. the only reason I see NOT signing him is he is 34…so you have maybe him AND shaq… not a good combo (and if no shaq you are replacing an old guywith an old guy)

Brendan Haywood. haywood is a monster. He is a 10 and 10 machine with 2 blocks a game. you can’t ask for much more from a center. he is 7’0 with a big frame, and blocks shot extremely well and rebounds well…and is an underrated post scorer…he is 30, but he still will have some years left.

Darko: now darko is interesting. he technically is a bust as a player so far but I still see potential there. he is a solid scorer an amazing shot blocker and amazing rebounder. he just hasn’t found the right system yet. he was horrible with detroit but then they traded him to orlando. he was actually quite good with orlando. in his time there, in 110 games, he posted a PER of about 15. while this isn’t great it is solid. then orlando got rid of him and he went to the grizzlies and the knicks, 2 places he just didn’t fit and he suffered. in the right system he could still develop into a very nice player…he is only 24…

I think the cavs are the right system for him to develop. the cavs focus on Defense and he is a good defensive player. although he is technically a forward on rosters now (or a F-C) he is more of a true center. he has a low post game offensively and he is an excellent shot blocker…plus he is 7 feet. for the right price it would be a good idea to take a flier on him.