NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Re-Sign Anthony Parker

by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 3:16 PM CST in 2011-12 Season Preview

Earlier Monday the Cavaliers announced that 36 year-old shooting guard Anthony Parker will be returning to the team on a one-year deal in which terms were not immediately announced.

Parker had drawn slight interest from the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks but eventually selected to return back to his familiar role in Cleveland as veteran leader and the likely starting shooting guard for the Cavaliers.

The former two-time Euroleague MVP should slot in to the starting backcourt with either Baron Davis or (hopefully) Kyrie Irving. His ability to knock down the 3 pointer will be a key again in his third season in Cleveland.

I'm a big fan of this deal for a couple reasons. Parker should be able to still deliver a couple stunning performances just as he did in the home win over Miami last season when he logged 20 points and 8 rebounds. The size and physicality he can bring defensively at the shooting guard spot is a great asset when playing tough shooting guards like Dwyane Wade so Baron Davis or Kyrie Irving doesn't have to handle that assignment.

Lastly, it's a one-year deal. The team isn't on the hook for much and the scenario I'm hoping for is that Parker gives Irving a productive partner this season until ultimately leaving next summer as the Cavaliers draft their shooting guard of the future.

There were a few other notable items that came out of Monday's media day at Cavaliers training camp.

Official measurements cite that Christian Eyenga has grown 2 inches since last season. He spent much of last season playing shooting guard, but now should be able to play both SG and SF while standing at 6-foot 7-inches.
Omri Casspi will wear number 36 for the Cavaliers. He previously wore number 18 with the Sacramento Kings
The Cavaliers are yet to make a decision regarding Baron Davis. The veteran guard is currently sidelined with back problems, but they do not appear to be too serious. The Cavs have the opportunity to waive Davis using the amnesty clause and take his contract off of their salary cap. Expect for the Cavs to make a decision on Baron Davis in the following days.

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22 year old growing two inches? Wow, I’m jealous Christian.

Good deal for the Cavs. Parker is a great contributor or the Cavs but at the same time, I didn’t want him to be locked up with the team for too long.

by bloppy_ploppy on Dec 12, 2011 3:43 PM CST reply actions

Yup. Precisely. He won’t have a big impact on the court, but should provide some veteran leadership.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 12, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions

cant really say I am that thrilled about the trade. Steady presence on the court with Kyrie? sure, but Jamison and Varejao have been around for awhile. Its minutes that will be taken away from Eyenga and Manny Harris. I dont want to see Kyrie struggle without any good players around him but Parker doesnt really qualify as a good player anyways. This might add a couple wins to our total at the end of the year, but do we even want that? hopefully we can swing Sessions and/or Jamison at some point for mid first round draft picks.

by davidzavac on Dec 12, 2011 4:41 PM CST reply actions

signing*** obviously not a trade to get parker

by davidzavac on Dec 12, 2011 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

I am hoping for Sessions/Jamison/Varejao trades for picks as well. I don’t mind Parker though. We don’t have anyone experienced to play at SG and if he can act as an extension of the coaching staff on the floor, that’s probably worth a 1 year deal.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 12, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

It’s hard to commit to 82 games with just Harris and Eyenga. But, if those guys prove somehow to be more valuable than I think they are at this point, there probably is going to be a contender we could flip Parker to at the deadline for something relatively minor.

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by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 4:50 PM CST up reply actions

(66 games) And yes, I can’t help but feeling like we’ll be flipping Parker for the Celtics’ 2nd rounder when the trade deadline rolls around.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 12, 2011 4:54 PM CST up reply actions

I can’t believe I just said 82 games!

And yes, the Celtics have to absolutely go in with every bullet they have since they’re in for an absolutely monster rebuilding project next summer.

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by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

Anderson Varejao to the Celtics? They have the Clippers first round pick this year…probably mid to late first round? Think that’s good value?

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 12, 2011 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

I’d prefer it to not slip into the 20’s but if not then certainly. Boston certainly could use a center as well since they are for some reason loading up on PF’s behind KG and Jermaine O’Neal (he’s not a center) with Brandon Bass and Chris Wilcox in the fold too now.

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by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 5:15 PM CST up reply actions

i would honestly probably go into minor depression if we traded Varejao, though hopefully Tristan’s development would make it easier to swallow. I wish by some sort of magic our TPE would extend through next summer after we get (hopefully) another top 5 pick. Kyrie, Barnes/Beals, Iguodala, Thompson, Varejao would be an interesting starting 5. Casspi, Sessions, Eyenga off the bench isnt so bad either.

by davidzavac on Dec 12, 2011 4:58 PM CST reply actions

I love Varejao too, believe me. But honestly, he is worth more to a contender right now than he is to a rebuilding squad. Have you seen how everyone is overpaying for bigs that play strong defense? Chandler? Gasol? Nene? I’ve got to believe that the Cavs could get a solid draft pick in exchange for Varejao.

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Dec 12, 2011 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

Details have now been announced:

one-year, $2.25 million

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by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 6:26 PM CST reply actions

john hollinger tweeted that manny harris should be the odd man out. Part of me would rather have Harris than Gee. most of me thinks its immaterial to actually winning a championship

by davidzavac on Dec 12, 2011 6:37 PM CST up reply actions

I’d rather keep both and cut Harangody.

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by Adrock2099 on Dec 12, 2011 8:51 PM CST up reply actions

John Hollinger is my basketball writing hero. Not sure when I missed the last thing he wrote was.

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by johnf34 on Dec 12, 2011 10:42 PM CST up reply actions

I actually like this move, because we are seriously thin at the 2 position. Unless Eyenga also magically became a good ball handler this off season (in addition to growing 2") he is a 3 in Byron’s offense.

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by Adrock2099 on Dec 12, 2011 8:50 PM CST reply actions

ya he played some 2 guard last year, but with the growth spurt i think he is staying at 3 all year.

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by ChewyFL on Dec 12, 2011 10:39 PM CST up reply actions

Rudy Fernandez/Corey Brewer

both go to Denver for absolutely nothing. good thing we gave up Hickson for Casspi right? I was never a big JJ guy but it really makes you wish they could have gotten anything more..

by davidzavac on Dec 13, 2011 6:12 PM CST reply actions