Trade Deadline Recap

I wasn’t expecting any blockbusters and I honestly didn’t want any because we’re in rebuilding mode. I’m glad to see the team is ready to hit the “rebuilding” switch and not try to set us up to get a bunch of ex-stars and be mediocre every year.

It would have been nice to get something to build on out of Antawn and the TPE, and I am shocked that nobody went for Parker. Overall though, after the draft the Cavs should be a team full of young guys that might compete in a couple of years assuming a bona fide star from the draft, improvement across the board, and jelling.

On a side note, I don’t really see the downside of taking on Baron Davis. Either he is happy collecting checks and sitting on the bench (it’s Gilbert’s money after all, not ours), or he really doesn’t want to be here and will want to be bought or play his way out. He might prove to be a tradeable asset, especially in two years time when he will be a sizeable expiring contract and we will likely need more help.

Now let’s hope there is no lockout, so that underclassmen on the bubble don’t decide to wait for next year.

I still can’t believe it!!! Danny Ainge virtually handed Miami a conference championship in one day.

I cannot wait to watch Fridays game against the Knicks. I hope the Boston big men are cleared in time. If so, Byron Scott can lay down the law. Hickson and Hollins should not even bother taking off the warm ups if I had a say.

Baron Davis is still a little dinged on the left knee. Lets be honest, Mo has been a shadow of himself most of the year with a bad hip.

If there is no strike, which I think is unlikely, I would trade Hickson for another 1st round pick. Seems like he’s not a winner but more of a whiner.

Most importantly, who goes? We have 16 players on the roster. I thought Gee at first but the Boston big man trade has me thinking Powe.

I doubt Kyrie Irving comes out and there’s not another PG that the Cavs should even consider drafting in the lottery. That means they have to target 3-5. For a 3 I like Derrick Williams the most but I’d be okay with either Terrence Jones or Perry Jones (can play the 4 as well but is somewhat raw). As far as the 4/5 I like Enes Kanter, Sully and probably Jonas Valanciunas (think Z with more upside and way quicker) the most out of the big guys. I wouldn’t mind getting Norris Cole early in the second. I don’t see any potentially great pros in this draft class but I see a lot of guys that could be solid.

I take William Buford all day long with the Clipper pick. Great athlete, awesome jump shot, and he’s awesome at creating his shot. No idea why he’s so low on most draft boards. A better version of Michael Redd. He’s around 30 now but mark my words, he will rise up by late March. If there’s no strike!!!

I am interested in more guys like Kawhi Leonard and Fredette than 1 and done guys. I want winners and leaders. Fredette can create his shot. He’s a shorter PG built like a brickshithouse. However, we got a glut of 1s and 2s. Seems like we need a 3. I take Lighty in round 2. Lighty could guard 1-3 good ball skills, lock down defender, streaky shooter. Sounds like Landry Fields to me. I know I’m a homer but Ohio State is really good.

I dont see why somecavs fans are so negative about the trade. Baron is a big upgrade over Mo Williams. Sad to see him go though but I suppose that means im hangin around here a bit more.