Links To The Present: February 18, 2011
2011-02-18
“The perception of many is that these players have frequently given less than a full effort, and perhaps that perception is deserved. No matter what the reasons or causality may be, as the Cleveland Cavaliers head into the break, the team is a miserable 10-46.” [Andrew Schnitkey]
“The Nuggets have no desire to take on Troy Murphy’s $12 million expiring contract. They want a 3rd team to get involved. Enter Cleveland, and that sweet $14 million trade exception. For their time, trouble and money, the Cavaliers would likely receive Murphy and one of the four Nets draft picks. Not a bad haul for a team looking to acquire as many future assets as possible.” [John Bena]
“The question I have isn’t about Gibson deserving to be [in the 3-point contest], but rather should he participate given his injury troubles this year?” [Rick of WFNY]
“Cavaliers coach Byron Scott will be in Los Angeles for the All-Star break, but he won’t be at the game and he won’t be parked by the television set for All-Star Weekend.” [Mary Schmitt Boyer]
And here’s an aggregation of the latest Cavs trade news.
On The Twitters
“Potentially getting two first round picks for absorbing Troy Murphy’s contract would be awfully tempting for the #Cavs.” [Michael A. Young]
“Checking up on draft hopeful Jeremy Tyler and found out that Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is still balling in Japan at the age of 42.” [realcavsfans]
“I’m told that JJ Hickson has changed plans, opting to pass up a weekend of partying in LA to decompress in his hometown of Atlanta. #Cavs” [Scott Sargent]
I’m referring to the potential deal with NJ, so we’d get one of their picks. I’m not sure if it would be for this year, or 3-5 years down the line, but it would indeed be the Nets’ pick. This is all assuming he can’t find a way to go to the Knicks. To me, the Nets have a much better offer, especially when you factor in the draft picks.
@ Cooley
That would be solid, who’s first rounder would it be?
Just saw a report of Melo finally being dealt, with Murphy and a 1st rounder going to an unnamed third team following the transaction. I’m assuming the Cavs are the third team, based on previous reports.