Most likely Free-Agent addition to Cavaliers

heathmalc · Post #1 » by **heathmalc** » Tue Mar 9, 2010 10:12 pm

After thinking about it for a while, I came to the conclusion that the Cavaliers' radar for an UNrestricted free-agent would be on a shooting guard (This is assuming that LeBron re-signs or doesn't opt-out). The shooting guard that I think is most likely to get the Cavaliers attention is Anthony Morrow. He currently makes the league minimum, and is unrestricted this summer. The Warriors are unlikely to offer a 4-5 million dollar contract to him because they already have Ellis and Curry... but even if they were, it wouldn't matter, as they dont have the right to match, and it would be entirely up to Morrow, where he ends up.

Morrow is one of the very best shooters in the league... from EVERYWHERE!!! He shoots the 3-ball at 46%, shoots near 50% on 2's and nearly 90% from the line. Oh-yeah... he is rated the #1 offensive rebounder among all players at his position. He is an average defender (which is actually better than what he was last year when he sucked...BAD!), and he is an "okay" ball-handler.

AM's biggest asset is that he can shoot from anywhere, and he almost always makes his shots....even when coming off the dribble... actually, he shoots a little better off the dribble. He is not as good at defensive rebounds, and has a mediocre BB IQ, so he doesn't always make great decisions, but with LeBron on the floor, and the other Cavaliers around him, he will likely pick up our style quickly.

He is 24 and was undrafted. We should be able to get him for between 3-4 million over 3-4 years, perhaps with a player/team option.

As for the center position, I expect the Cavaliers to do some moving this summer and buy a pick or two, and possibly trade for a young 5. Also Sasha Kaun may come over.

Don't expect Jawad or Jackson back though. Although if Parker or Moon is traded, then I could see the Cavaliers holding onto Jawad.... but only if there is roster space for him; which I doubt there will be.

Triumph36 · Post #2 » by **Triumph36** » Tue Mar 9, 2010 11:09 pm

Anthony Morrow is not unrestricted.

edit: and nobody expects Jackson to be "back" because he's going to be cut in less than two weeks.

edit2: and even if we could get Morrow, putting him in the back court with Mo would be a disaster.

Bomb_First · Post #3 » by **Bomb_First** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:02 am

Jermaine O'Neal

Post #4 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:34 am

O'Neal actually makes alot more sense.

Most likely? Maybe the one you want most.

Post #5 » by **B Mac** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:49 am

Triumph destroyed Heath.

Post #6 » by **Rise Against** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:09 am

kenneth9265 · Post #7 » by **kenneth9265** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:06 am

I wouldn't mind the Cavaliers getting J. O'Neal...

LascelleL · Post #8 » by **LascelleL** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:53 pm

If Cavs got J.O'Neal what about S.O'Neal? Well I guess he would probably go back to The Lakers Then.....

tidho · Post #9 » by **tidho** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:10 pm

If LeBron stays I think there is a good chance Shaq comes back. Of course if we win the title both Shaq and Z may hang them up. If we had neither....

Jermaine O'Neil would be ok. Marcus Camby could be an option too.
Ideally we'd be able to grab a younger defensive big with the MLE.
Where's Diop?

mcfly1204 · Post #10 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:18 pm

I think a lot of this depends on how far the team goes in the playoffs, as well as how effective Z and Shaq are. I can see us signing Shaq for two years, with the second being a team option. Ultimately, I would like to see Danny Green get more minutes at SG, with West getting back to 35mpg. I would also like to add a young center in the mold of Tyson Chandler, someone who can run the floor and block some shots. I see Gibson/Parker/Moon all as trade assets this summer.

Triumph36 · Post #11 » by **Triumph36** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:44 pm

mcfly1204 wrote:I think a lot of this depends on how far the team goes in the playoffs, as well as how effective Z and Shaq are. I can see us signing Shaq for two years, with the second being a team option. Ultimately, I would like to see Danny Green get more minutes at SG, with West getting back to 35mpg. I would also like to add a young center in the mold of Tyson Chandler, someone who can run the floor and block some shots. I see Gibson/Parker/Moon all as trade assets this summer.

Negative.

mcfly1204 · Post #12 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:39 pm

Triumph36 wrote:
mcfly1204 wrote:I think a lot of this depends on how far the team goes in the playoffs, as well as how effective Z and Shaq are. I can see us signing Shaq for two years, with the second being a team option. Ultimately, I would like to see Danny Green get more minutes at SG, with West getting back to 35mpg. I would also like to add a young center in the mold of Tyson Chandler, someone who can run the floor and block some shots. I see Gibson/Parker/Moon all as trade assets this summer.
Negative.

You are right, Gibson is not much of an asset. Either he works on his ball handling more and we move Mo, or Gibson rots on the bench for another season.

heathmalc · Post #13 » by **heathmalc** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:37 pm

Triumph36 wrote:Anthony Morrow is not unrestricted.

edit: and nobody expects Jackson to be "back" because he's going to be cut in less than two weeks.

edit2: and even if we could get Morrow, putting him in the back court with Mo would be a disaster.

#1 Anthony Morrow IS unrestricted! He signed a 2 year contract for the minimum as an undrafted rookie. There is no QO or restricted status on undrafted rookies; They are not bound to the rookie pay scale/rules. Morrow WAS added to the list of RESTRICTED free-agents when they made their list in November, but like Jawad Williams, who is also listed as restricted, a team doesn't hold the right to match a played who doesn't have bird rights, or is under the rookie scale; IE QO. The Warriors could offer more years and more money, but the actual restricted status doesn't apply.
And if you still think I am wrong... well you can live in your fantasy world, or you can go to any of a number of sites that will tell you that AM is UNRESTRICTED!

in-case you are too lazy; here is a site for you: http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9181

#2 Just because Jackson is likely to be released has nothing to do with whether the Cavaliers may re-sign him in the summer. He knows the system, MBrown likes him, and he is a good LR guy. He would be near the top of the list if we were looking to add a BIG for the 15th roster spot.

#3 Putting Mo and Morrow in the same back-court would not be a disaster. We have had Mo and Gibson in the same BC many times, and they actually played well. However, at-least this point makes sense. None-the-less, Morrow is a guy that played excellent defense in college, and he watches lots of film. In MB's system, he would be expected to pick-up the defensive schemes rather quick.

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To OUTLAW: Don't you get tired of posting adolescent replies?
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As for JOneal: Not a chance!

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Boston loses to Milwaukee in first round... book it

Orlando loses to Atlanta in second round.

Cavaliers vs Nuggets in the finals. Book it.

Post #14 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:00 pm

Fact is there is no basis for you to say it the Cavs "most likely" acquisition. I'm not sure it's likely at all. and neither are you (unless you have some inside knowledge). Just saying you think he'll get the Cavs attention does not mean he's the most likely for us to go after or most likely that he'll sign with us. If you'd learn how to convey your point more accurately I wouldn't have to make "adolescent" replies.

heathmalc · Post #15 » by **heathmalc** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:13 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:Fact is there is no basis for you to say it the Cavs "most likely" acquisition. I'm not sure it's likely at all. and neither are you (unless you have some inside knowledge). Just saying you think he'll get the Cavs attention does not mean he's the most likely for us to go after or most likely that he'll sign with us. If you'd learn how to convey your point more accurately I wouldn't have to make "adolescent" replies.

Forums are "OPINION" sites for fans to express "their" beliefs. Since this is a "forum," I think that I do not need to convey my point any more than I did... which due to the fact this is a forum, and it is obviously an opinion, I am merely stating that "in my opinion" the Cavs most likely acquisition would be Morrow.

Is what I said any different than you stating that the Cavs will win the championship, or keep LeBron? Those are obviously opinions, and you need not "convey" your point because it is already accepted as an "opinion." The only difference here is that someone wants to argue against my opinion, so instead of that person conveying why their opinion makes more sense, they make adolescent remarks like: You dont know what you're talking about; you are dumb, etc,etc.

Here, I'll convey for you:

IN MY OPINION, the Cavaliers most likely target in 2010 FA is Anthony Morrow.

mcfly1204 · Post #16 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:42 pm

We're better suited to go after someone that can create their own offense as opposed to ANOTHER shooter. If Morrow was a solid defender, he would be a good pickup. Then again, if Morrow was a solid defender, he would look for the full MLE if not more.

Post #17 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:20 pm

I try very hard not to call someone names (and I didn't say that of you). I said was that the title of this thread is inaccurate (which it is). If you took that as me calling your dumb or any of those other things, you misinterpreted my comment. However dealing with your original point, I'm not sure about Morrow, while he can shoot he really has shown no other ability that'd make me go out of my way to want him on the Cavaliers. He's not a ball handler and he really doesn't play particularly good defense. I just don't see the fit.

L&H_05 · Post #18 » by **L&H_05** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:39 am

heathmalc wrote:they make adolescent remarks like: You dont know what you're talking about; you are dumb, etc,etc.

Some things just go without saying... 8-)

Post #19 » by **Rise Against** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:40 am

That is among the most hypocritical statement I've read since Phil Jackson calling the Ilgauskas situation a sham.

tidho · Post #20 » by **tidho** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:26 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:... However dealing with your original point, I'm not sure about Morrow, while he can shoot he really has shown no other ability that'd make me go out of my way to want him on the Cavaliers. He's not a ball handler and he really doesn't play particularly good defense. I just don't see the fit.

I tend to agree. He looks like a younger Anthony Parker. I don't think that's the upgrade we need. He is athletic enough to play D, he just doesn't. I watched him last night and he's pretty clueless on defensive positioning.
Sort of a Michael Redd light.