SHAQ Trade basically done!!!

Amon_Ones88 · Post #1 » by **Amon_Ones88** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:24 am

Who is FREAKIN PUMPED!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Da_James_Gang · Post #2 » by **Da_James_Gang** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:29 am

Yea its pretty much a done deal, i have mix feelings about it.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement in principle to acquire Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal(notes), a league source told Yahoo! Sports late Thursday night.

Cleveland will send Ben Wallace(notes), Sasha Pavlovic(notes), the 46th pick in Thursday’s draft and cash to the Suns for O’Neal."

InBoobieWeTrust · Post #3 » by **InBoobieWeTrust** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:31 am

I love it. We get production and give up no production. We maintain 2010 flexibility. We get a legit post presence.

Post #4 » by **TASTIC** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:32 am

yeah it's official....yahoo and ESPN have it up now...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4285489
Pissed we couldn't get Hickson or even #29

Gordon Bombay · Post #5 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:32 am

hopefully this is the first of many

bcortell · Post #6 » by **bcortell** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:35 am

Gordon Bombay wrote:hopefully this is the first of many

That's the word from W&G- and tomorrow will be the next big move most likely. There's a pretty good chance we get into the teens for the draft.

BigDaddyPR · Post #7 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:43 am

OMG.. my wet dream come true!!!!! Shaq & Bron toghether??? DAMN....

BigDaddyPR · Post #8 » by **BigDaddyPR** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:43 am

I need a new sig....

theagent · Post #9 » by **theagent** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:46 am

You guy needs to sign Sheed or Boozer and its a done deal for a title

You guys have to remember Shaq is only good for a bout 40 games and the playoffs. So you're gonna have to have another big in there to shoulder the load.

Da_James_Gang · Post #10 » by **Da_James_Gang** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:49 am

This moves Z to the bench which is good, I expect him and Shaq to basically split the time at center allowing each of them to stay pretty fresh. We just need a power foward to strecth the floor. Lets see what we do in the draft/with the mle. Because again i'm not to sure about this deal. I was hoping for a young piece with our trade assets. And broussard reported we could have had Chandler if we wanted.

salqaddoumi · Post #11 » by **salqaddoumi** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:56 am

Congrats guys, better hope he stays healthy.

Gordon Bombay · Post #12 » by **Gordon Bombay** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:57 am

i wonder if we could convince z to a trade and have him agree to take a buyout and get brought back (ala mcdyess)? seems illogical but he's got a nice trade chip of a contract if he's down to improve the team

Benedict_Boozer · Post #13 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:00 am

Mixed on the trade as well. I'm fine with it if we can bring in a PF like Villaneuva with the MLE.

Also I imagine we will address our need for an athletic wing defender with size via the draft.

Witness23 · Post #14 » by **Witness23** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:06 am

The deal is done. Pavs, Ben, 46th for Shaq.

On a side note the Cavs are still pursing a higher draft pick. It is expected that they get a pick from the mid teens to late teens. It is also very possible that they get higher in that.NJ is shopping there pick. The Cavs are very very busy and arent looking to relax.

Bartender · Post #15 » by **Bartender** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:11 am

wow, your team is vicious now!!

Mo Williams / D. Gip
Delonte West / Wally
Lebron / Wally / (Draft Pick??)
Andy V / Joe Smith / Darnell Jackson
Shaq / Big Z

That team literally has everything. FML Pistons suck

put that with:
Mo

witnessmoboobie · Post #16 » by **witnessmoboobie** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:13 am

InBoobieWeTrust wrote:I love it. We get production and give up no production. We maintain 2010 flexibility. We get a legit post presence.

Totally agree. This is a huge help for this year, but we will still need to add youth for the future as well. CV would be a great addition. Get it done Danny!

RevMan26 · Post #17 » by **RevMan26** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:14 am

Boozer would be nice, but we don't have the money; unless we some how pull off a sign and trade.

6_Rings · Post #18 » by **6_Rings** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:16 am

a revitalized Shaq + Lebron = Finals. great trade dudes.

Canomad · Post #19 » by **Canomad** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:20 am

wow i am astonished this is great we give up wallace who imo we dont need and sasha who hardley played at all this year. hopefully we can make a nice move on draft night and jj hickson can start to put in some work. one thing i like is you no shaq is probably super motivated now that kobe got his 4th ring and lebron has to be really motivated and probably revitalized a little knowing shaq is coming to town.

demcanes26 · Post #20 » by **demcanes26** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:20 am

6_Rings wrote:a revitalized Shaq + Lebron = Finals. great trade dudes.

No it doesn't.