Do we need a wing? Absolutely. But I'd much rather draft a big man.

The first question is, will there be a good big man available when we draft? I think it is extremely likely. Keep in mind, last year two of the top five draft picks were spent on European big men, and most people (including me) haven't even looked at Europe yet. I don't want another 19 year old rookie unless it's a phenom type like Irving or He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. And that's a major part of the equation. If we want to maximize the Irving Window, to steal a term from somewhere else, now is the time to get older rookies and younger vets who can play together.

That leads into the second question- we clearly need both a big man and a wing.

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So why is Harangody getting time over Samuels ? He sucks! Why is Hollins playing? He cant even set a pick without moving or his stupid fouls. Why isnt Harris given a 10 day contract to get help at the SG position, his numbers are great in D league. Why do they keep Parker? Erden, who knows, hasnt played enough to know if he can be any help. Do they have any good big centers in D league for a back up to Andy? We dont need 4 PF, so get rid of Harangody, Keep Samuels as PF/C at least he busts the boards and gives some offense over Harangody. Get rid of Hollins too and use Samuels as 3rd center. Do whatever you can with Parker and get Harris back up here. At least he has youth,speed, defense and can put up some offense. Coach Scott has certainly seen enough that certain players need to go or playing time cut to nothing. Hopefully TT and Boobie get well and help resolve some of these problems, but some player still need to go. Harangogy,Hollins & Parker are on the top of my list. Eyenga showed some good defense against Miami elite talent and think with playing time will get in the flow more for offense. Is Scott being told to access players, win some games but not to many so we can get better drafts next year ? Who knows.

As i see it you have 3 players that bring it every game. Thats Irving, Gee and Verajao. I cant figure why Harangody is getting minutes over Samuels. He gives you more offense and will fight under the boards for rebounds. As far as backup center, who knows, one of them needs to step it up. At shooting guard, with Boobie out they should bring up Harris. He is avg 18ppg, 7rb and 3assists a game. Rather see him on roster over washed up Parker. With Harris you have youth, speed and ability to stay with your man on defense, unlike Parker. Also, why bring Eyenga up and not play him? He cant sharpen his skills sitting on the bench. We need him for his athletic abilities since this offfense is setup to push the ball. Hard to determine what you have in a player if you dont see him play against the competition. Jamison doesnt seem to be bringing it every game and hasnt been consistant.This team needs to get more guys getting rebounds. Andy is awesome in my opinion but he cant do rebounding by himself and think he should get a allstar nod the way he is playing. Gee is playing like a starter over Casspi hands down. Think its time coach Scott does a shakeup on the lineup. Sometime thats what it takes to get players motivated & play harder. Whats your opinion ?

Gives Cavs two extra first round picks from the Celtics in the stacked 2012 draft.

These picks are projected to be mid to later first round. (15-25 for both)

One of them is from the Clippers thy acquired in the Perkins trade and one is their own.

Jermaine Oneal is an expiring contract so the Cavs are just taking him on so the Celtics can add Verajao.

Aims:

1) Move Verajao to a playoff contending team who can use his hustle/size/youth and rebounding

2) Ensures that the Cavs get destroyed in the paint for the rest of the season and thus fall to the bottom of the conference which equals lottery pick/picks.

This sounds like tanking, but it takes the Cavs away from a middle of the road/ scraping to get to the playoffs team that will lose in the first round, to a guaranteed lottery pick.

Verajao is great, but he's not a game changer right now for the Cavs- he's a role player. He's winning the Cavs too many games and one could argue it's keep them from getting another top 3 pick in the loaded 2012 draft. (think of who they could pick).

I think this means the Cavs would have their own early pick (lottery pick), the pick from the Heat and two Celtics picks, plus their late first round pick if they drop that low.

So 5 picks in the first round of the 2012 draft.

Do you pull the trigger?

What about one of these picks+Jermaine+ a young big man from the C's instead of a second pick?

As everybody knows, Dwight Howard is a fantastic player. I also really liked how after the game tonight, he hunted down Andy and had some kind words and a hug for him.

As everybody also knows, Dwight Howard has said he won't be on the Magic next season. What was surprising was that he said he'd be willing to join the Bulls because of Derrick Rose.

So, here is my idle question:

Suppose that Orlando offered us Dwight for our first round unprotected pick and Antawn Jamison. Furthermore, suppose that thanks to Kyrie, Dwight was willing to sign an extension with us for a supermax contract.

Would you make the trade?

Poll

Would you trade our unprotected 1st round pick for Dwight Howard, if he agreed to extend with us for a max contract?

• Heck yes.
• Maybe if we got some less in return.
• Heck no.

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It seems as though everyone has come to a consensus over the last couple years: there is only one model for NBA general managers to follow if they happen to be from a small/mid/cold weather market, and that is of the Oklahoma City Thunder. I dont mean to suggest that this isnt right, or that somehow OKC isnt in a terrific position moving forward with Westbook/Durant/Harden. They have solid perimeter defenders, they have solid interior defenders, they have perhaps the best pure scorer in the league, they have a pg who doesnt really seem to have a ceiling, and they are incredibly young.

But I am unsure that this is the only way to build, or that it is even possible to really emulate. For one, it isnt every day that Kevin Durant is available for anyone to draft. Second, a talent like Russel Westbrook isnt always available with the fourth pick in the draft. If the Thunder had won the lottery a couple years ago, we are looking at a team in OKC waiting around on Greg Oden. So it is hard.

The Cavs seem to have the first part of it down. Kyrie Irving looks like he is two years away from being a really transcendent basketball player. Whether he gets to the DHoward/LBJ/Wade/Bryant/DRose/Durant level, well, it sure looks like it will be close. Tristan Thompson, the jury is out. He looks, at a minimum, like a defensive force. And this is where Joe Dumars comes in.

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Just curious if any one has checked out a Canton Charge game. If so, what was the atmosphere like? How is the crowd? Is it a decent venue (the Canton Civic Center)? How is the quality of basketball? Just wondering if this will be a decent option of something fun to check out for sports fans in the Canton area in addition to the football HOF. Please share your thoughts if you have attended. Thank you!

I'm driving up from Pittsburgh this weekend, and will be catching the Mavs/Cavs game while I'm there. The game is pretty much the only reason I'll be downtown, though, and I was hoping for parking tips from some of you.

How expensive is parking at QLA?

Any markedly cheaper alternatives within 4-5 blocks? I don't mind walking a bit.

Any recommendations of good, cheap (at least in comparison to arena food) places to eat in the area?

It's a goal of mine to move out to London after I finish school. In my studies of the UK, I've come to adore their national anthem. Today I bring you my own version of the song with lyrics relating to our Cleveland Cavaliers.

As you read this, you're going to want to split screen these lyrics I wrote with this version of God Save the Queen. I hope you know the rhythm of the song and how each line sings. Otherwise, you'll likely be pretty lost.

Get ready to sing along after the jump.

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With the Cavaliers playing 9 playoff teams in the next 10 games the intensity level needs to be picked up. Over the last 3 games the Cavaliers have given up 113 points per game which were losses. This type of effort will not due in the upcoming games.The defense needs to be better by each player and as a team just to be in these games. Let's see who are the real ballers for the Cavaliers over the next 10.