Anthony Parker Apparently Done In Cleveland

by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jul 18, 2011 3:23 PM CDT

* Word is that Cavs guard Anthony Parker has moved out of his Cleveland home and does not plan to return once the lockout ends. Parker is an unrestricted free agent and 36-years old. The Cavs love him, as he’s just a good all-around person to have on the team. But he’s clearly not part of the Cavs’ long-term (or even short-term) plans and he knows it.

* Parker is a native of Napervile, Ill., and very well could end up with Chicago. He would be an excellent fit on a team that finished with the league’s best regular-season record, as the Bulls could definitely use the perimeter shooting and defensive attributes offered by the 6-foot-6 guard.

* Parker is also considered a real candidate to play overseas during the lockout. He spent five seasons in Israel earlier in his career, and another in Italy. He has a strong history in international basketball, having been voted Euroleague MVP on two occasions.

This is according to Sam Amico from Fox Sports Ohio. We basically knew that Anthony Parker's time was close to being done with the Cavaliers, but this report makes it sound official. I'm not sure this really matters too much for the Cavs, however, they now have one less veteran. Furthermore, there is an even bigger question mark at shooting guard. The NBA Draft did not address the issues at the 2 spot for Cleveland and it will certainly be something to keep an eye on going forward.

Ultimately, this does not really qualify as news, but it is relatively intriguing in a very slow off-season due to the lockout. Anthony Parker still has the ability to be a productive NBA player, but he will no longer be with the Cavaliers.

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Can’t say I’m upset about this at all…

College basketball just became more interesting...

by allovertheplace on Jul 19, 2011 6:18 AM CDT reply actions

yeah. me neither. it’s a lockout, there’s very little actual news. I don’t have any feelings about Anthony Parker leaving the Cavs

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jul 19, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions

And so the golden era of Anthony Parker in Cleveland comes to a close.

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by Connor Huchton on Jul 19, 2011 9:43 AM CDT reply actions

I thank him for his service and wish him luck. He seemed liken nice dude.

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jul 21, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions

Like*

Adam Foote still blows!

by Heavysoviet on Jul 21, 2011 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

so boobie will be starting at sg? who is at sg

by jadedeed2327 on Jul 24, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Manny Harris or Boobie right now? Or someone not currently on the roster

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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jul 25, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I gotta believe there are more moves to make and the FO is just waiting until the lockout is over to make them. Well guess they don’t have a choice really…

College basketball just became more interesting...

by allovertheplace on Jul 25, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I would imagine Gee will see some time at SG. I dont think he can get much time at SF with both Eyenga/Casspi ahead of him.

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by ChewyFL on Jul 25, 2011 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I would rather start Manny at SG, but neither are great options as starters. Had the lockout not occurred, moves definitely would have been made by now to fill some voids.

by Unbiased_Truth on Jul 25, 2011 11:28 PM CDT reply actions

He’s moving on to better things. Would not be surprised if he was picked up by a team like the Celtics for bench depth.

by tenkaistar on Jul 26, 2011 3:06 AM CDT reply actions

are any of you guys high on manny harris, boobie, or alonzo gee as a solid sg for future?

by jadedeed2327 on Jul 27, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions

No

I’m definitely not high on either of the three as our SG moving forward. Gee or Harris would be alright options in the short term to fill the void to some degree, but the Cavs definitely still need to get a solid SG to fill the position. Hopefully the LJ trade exception will still stand when the lockout is done.

by Unbiased_Truth on Jul 29, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions