OT - Other teams moves

[evildallas]

^^^^ As I suggested here a couple months ago, I think that's an excellent gamble. If he makes it back to where he was they get a bargain for a year and a third. If not then one of the veteran minimum spots at the end of the bench is filled without contribution which Cleveland is used to having tied up with a larger salary guy anyway (as are we). Would have rather that we took such a chance.

[killbuckner]

Hopefully if Powe signs with cleveland that will clear the way for the Hawks to sign Joe Smith. I wouldn't have been particularly excited about a Joe Smith signing if it were discussed at the start of FA but at this point he is pretty much the best option left.

[HMFFL]

^^^^ As I suggested here a couple months ago, I think that's an excellent gamble. If he makes it back to where he was they get a bargain for a year and a third. If not then one of the veteran minimum spots at the end of the bench is filled without contribution which Cleveland is used to having tied up with a larger salary guy anyway (as are we). Would have rather that we took such a chance.

With you on Leon throughout free agency. Cleveland just signed a gem that from what I know has a strong work ethic and will be prepared to work hard for a long term contract two years from now.

Hopefully if Powe signs with cleveland that will clear the way for the Hawks to sign Joe Smith. I wouldn't have been particularly excited about a Joe Smith signing if it were discussed at the start of FA but at this point he is pretty much the best option left.

I agree. Joe needs to be on the top of our list and both parties can benefit. I'm not sure what his agent is telling him, but maybe he is looking for a Drew Gooden contract, because Cleveland seemed to go a different direction by signing Lean Powe. If Joe was willing to sign for the minimum I believe he would be a Cav right now.

[evildallas]

I read this (link here) about Gooden's deal. It theorizes that the size of Gooden's deal is meant as a way to trade him to a team looking for cap relief. I'm not sure I buy into that, but I will say it is one of the most creative accounting tricks I've heard of.


After reading about the contract I'm also now more envious of the Cavs move. It's really a 1 year minimum salary guarantee with a team option for a 2nd year also at the minimum. They didn't even have to guarantee Powe 2 years in order to get him to sign.

[HMFFL]

I guess we never intended on pursing Leon Powe.

After the Cavs made their offer, did you start getting other offers?

I got offers from Portland, Dallas, the Lakers said if they didn’t bring Odom back that there was definitely interest, Memphis, and then Boston made an offer, but I had already told Cleveland I was coming. Link

[evildallas]

Milwaukee acquires Delfino in trade while Toronto get Amir Johnson. I like the move for Milwaukee. Delfino's per minute stats matched Childress the last time they were in the league at a lower price tag. Amir Johnson is promise without delivery. Maybe he'll break out in Toronto, but I've got my doubts.

Not a very sexy trade at all.