Cavaliers Open Dialogue With Richard Jefferson's Agent On Roster Situation

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 12:45 pm

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in touch with the agent of Richard Jefferson about the possibility of him not making their regular season roster.

Jefferson makes $2.5 million this season compared to $7.3 million for Channing Frye, which makes Jefferson an easier contract to waive or trade.

"You go into every year assuming that whatever the coach needs, that's what you have to be ready to do," said Jefferson.

Due to the Cavaliers tax situation, it is unlikely they would waive a player they just signed.

Via Joe Vardon/Cleveland Plain Dealer

dan-man · Post #2 » by **dan-man** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 2:08 pm

Not sure how Jefferson is an easier target. He seems more valuable than Frye as Frye can't even be on the floor against the Warriors. Also, they save 7.3 mil in cap space + luxury taxes by releasing Frye, no? I must be missing something.

bgrep14 · Post #3 » by **bgrep14** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 2:51 pm

Sucks they can't trade Shumpert, because I'd much rather have Jefferson

Wisedude · Post #4 » by **Wisedude** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 3:01 pm

Basically the Cavs are asking the agent to do some back room contacting with other teams interested in adding Jefferson.

Airmax3D · Post #5 » by **Airmax3D** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 4:23 pm

dan-man wrote:Not sure how Jefferson is an easier target. He seems more valuable than Frye as Frye can't even be on the floor against the Warriors. Also, they save 7.3 mil in cap space + luxury taxes by releasing Frye, no? I must be missing something.

Well the Cavs would be spending $7.3m to waive Frye vs $2.5m for RJ. That's a $5m gap right here. So yes, RJ is easier to trade or waive

phanman · Post #6 » by **phanman** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 6:56 pm

The worst part of getting rid of Jefferson is that his podcast relationship with Frye would probably end too :nonono:

If only someone would take Shumps 10m deal

dballislife · Post #7 » by **dballislife** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 6:59 pm

a lot of teams could use jefferson, very useful bench player, but all these good vets only wanna play for a couple of teams or they rather retire

ChokeFasncists · Post #8 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 7:02 pm

Is that how RJ's career's gonna end?

Or another contender with roster spot would want him?

macNcheese3 · Post #9 » by **macNcheese3** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 7:06 pm

Hes a pest as a player. Shows up when you least expect it. Would be good for them to bring him back.

LaRance · Post #10 » by **LaRance** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 7:42 pm

why does Jefferson care anyway. He was about to retire before Cavs pleaded him to play a little longer. you got your ring. Hang it up!

tidho · Post #11 » by **tidho** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 7:49 pm

dan-man wrote:Not sure how Jefferson is an easier target. He seems more valuable than Frye as Frye can't even be on the floor against the Warriors. Also, they save 7.3 mil in cap space + luxury taxes by releasing Frye, no? I must be missing something.

Frye gives them more flexibility is a deadline deal.

dan-man · Post #12 » by **dan-man** » Thu Oct 5, 2017 11:16 pm

phanman wrote:The worst part of getting rid of Jefferson is that his podcast relationship with Frye would probably end too

If only someone would take Shumps 10m deal

I have a better chance of getting signed than Shump getting picked up for 10 mil unless that trade has the Cavs taking in some other toxic contract(s).