Links to the Present: March 13, 2012
2012-03-13
“At the center of any dealings remain Ramon Sessions and Antawn Jamison, although both players have expressed an interest in remaining with the Cavs through the deadline. Jamison’s $15 million expiring contract is drawing interest from teams interested in dumping salary, which is precisely what the Cavs would like. But Jamison has remained steadfast in his belief he’ll finish the season in a Cavs uniform.” [Jason Lloyd]
“General manager Chris Grant is trying to acquire first-round draft picks and young, talented pieces that will ensure the Cavaliers won’t be hovering around the playoff cutoff line in coming seasons.” [Tom Reed]
“I’m highly in favor of keeping Sessions unless we get a pick in the 10-15 range. There’s simply no reason to ditch him just because he’s another point guard as Irving is. I’m bothered when people worry so much about ‘positions.’ How often does a team actually ever truly have a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on the court at the same time? Is it so awful that Irving and Sessions should actually share the court together? I say no. And I absolutely love when they play together because I like to see our best and third best players get as many minutes as possible.” [John of FTS]
“Cavaliers coach Byron Scott says center Anderson Varejao’s broken right wrist will not be re-examined by doctors until next week. Varejao has been out since Feb. 10, when he broke his wrist during a game against Milwaukee. The Cavs expected Varejao to miss from 4 to 6 weeks and were initially optimistic he would return sooner. One of the NBA’s top rebounders, Varejao continues to wear a wrap on his wrist. He has not yet resumed basketball activities and has been limited to working on his stamina.” [Associated Press]
Also, you’re welcome for sending you guys that article that you just linked to….*cough*
Marc Stein wrote that the Lakers, Cavs, and Rockets were talking about a 3-team deal that would send Sessions to LA, the Lakers no. 1 draft pick to the Rockets, and Johnny Flynn to the Cavs.
I swear on all that i hold dear that if that happens, i will lose my freaking mind. Flynn is the WORST point guard in the NBA. THE. WORST. It’s such a terrible idea that i can’t comprehend why it would even be given a moment’s thought. Flynn? What, is Smush Parker busy?
What the hell happened to Kyrie’s jump shot?
Here ya go guys – an interesting read for those who dislike the win now mentality – http://www.foxsportsohio.com/03/12/12/Playoffs-a-wise-push-for-Cavaliers/landing_cavaliers.html?blockID=686426&feedID=8888
This is why Grant gets paid the big money. He has to find out Sessions market value before the trade deadline and figure out if the Cavs want to pay it. It seems like Sessions will stay in Cleveland if the price is right. He’s absolutely worth every penny of the 4.5 million he’s making now. The problem is, you have so many inflated contracts (Raymond Felton, Mike Conley, Jose Calderon) with guys making 7-10 mil a year where teams were reaching to find a starting PG. The Cavs won’t value him as a starting PG so it doesn’t make… Read more »
agreed Kj. I’m less worried about Jamison, but Sessions I think we need to trade clearly. We have Boobie who can do the job. Of course Sessions wants to stay on with the Cavs. It works out better for him in free agency. I don’t buy that he wants to stick around long term, just long enough to help him secure a bigger paycheck.
U HAVE to get something for a plyr who is almost certain to leave. Period.
The Lakers will not be able to offer a better contract with their cap situation. Ramon may not opt out, or may look to get an extension. There won’t be a lot of teams with cap room, and teams are going to be reticent to sign mid-levels this offseason. It’s going to be a lean year for free agents outside of the big names.
My thoughts exactly, Matt. While it would be nice to keep Sessions as a backup PG and part-time SG, he obviously wants to be a starting PG and get paid like one. Now that we have Kyrie, I don’t see him staying if a team like the Lakers offer him their starting PG spot. Plus, they’d probably offer a better contract. Might as well get something for him.
The problem with Sessions and Irving on the floor together has never been an offensive one. Teams with big wings who can put the ball on the floor or post up consistently kill us.
I would like to keep sessions as well if he wants to be Kyrie’s backup long term and he’s fine with making no more than he’s making now. That would be great, as we aren’t likely to get a player of his caliber with a pick in the 20s. I doubt either one is the case though, which is why I would trade him for a late 1st round pick in a heartbeat, a 40% chance of having a player his caliber in 2 years is better than the chance he sticks around for reasonable money.