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"Surprise" forward to be bought out?
« on: February 28, 2009, 11:05:21 PM »

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There was some growing chatter within NBA circles Saturday that another and more high-profile forward [than Joe Smith] could also become a free agent via a buyout on Sunday. One source said the name would "surprise" a lot of people if it can get done and the Cavs would likely be interested.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/02/help_on_the_way_as_thunders_sm.html

I wonder who that could be referring to.  Who is more high-profile than Joe Smith and is on an expiring contract?  Rasheed?  If so, the Moore signing would *really* stink.

Of course, take this with a grain of salt; I don't trust much that I read in the media these days.
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Re: "Surprise" forward to be bought out?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 11:11:44 PM »

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You don't think the Cs would make a run at this "mystery forward" and cut Giddens if they landed him? It would seem worth it to do that to bolster our bench even more and keep him away from Cleveland. I doubt it's Sheed though - I doubt Dumars would want to make himself look even worse by completely blowing things up. Chandler, maybe? I'm not following what's going on in New Orleans but they wanted to get Chandler out of there...
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2009, 11:13:35 PM »

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Quote from: Toine43 on February 28, 2009, 11:11:44 PM
You don't think the Cs would make a run at this "mystery forward" and cut Giddens if they landed him? It would seem worth it to do that to bolster our bench even more and keep him away from Cleveland. I doubt it's Sheed though - I doubt Dumars would want to make himself look even worse by completely blowing things up. Chandler, maybe? I'm not following what's going on in New Orleans but they wanted to get Chandler out of there...
No way New Orleans buys out Chandler of his big contract.

I have my doubts on Sheed, but I'm not sure who else fits the bill of this rumor.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 11:14:21 PM »

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Drew Gooden is the first name that comes to mind.

Chandler's a 5.
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 11:17:08 PM »

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Quote from: CoachBo on February 28, 2009, 11:14:21 PM
Drew Gooden is the first name that comes to mind.

Chandler's a 5.

Gooden seems like a sensible pick if the report has any merit.

Tomorrow morning would be nice timing for 'Sheed to be bought out from a scheduling standpoint.  Not so nice from an "If Cleveland were to get him" standpoint.

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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 11:18:58 PM »

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Quote from: CoachBo on February 28, 2009, 11:14:21 PM
Drew Gooden is the first name that comes to mind.

Chandler's a 5.
Is Gooden really more higher-profile than Joe Smith though?
« Last Edit: February 28, 2009, 11:33:56 PM by Toine43 »
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Gooden's groin needs to be bought out.  Right now I'd be very wary of adding him to a contender if he gets bought out.
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2009, 11:32:11 PM »

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  wonder who it could be?
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2009, 11:32:19 PM »

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I would have my money on Sheed as well.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2009, 11:34:02 PM »

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Quote from: Big Ticket on February 28, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
I would have my money on Sheed as well.
you think so?
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2009, 11:36:55 PM »

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I don't like Gooden's game much.

Sheed's actually a better choice, IMHO.
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2009, 11:37:23 PM »

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If it's Sheed I really hope the Celtics would make a run at him. Eh, never mind, the Cavs have way more cash than Boston to offer him. Maybe if the Cavs got Sheed that would leave us with an opportunity to land Smith because the Cavs couldn't afford to pay them both.
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2009, 11:37:45 PM »

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Quote from: housecall on February 28, 2009, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: Big Ticket on February 28, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
I would have my money on Sheed as well.
Hey BT,i had heard rumors about Sheed a few months ago going to the Cavs,maybe its true.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

That would be terrifying!  If Sheed were getting bought out I wish we had SOMETHING to sign him with... darn.

Although, despite how we feel on this blog, 'more high profile than Joe Smith' could describe a lot of people.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2009, 11:39:08 PM »

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Quote from: illantari on February 28, 2009, 11:37:45 PM
Quote from: housecall on February 28, 2009, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: Big Ticket on February 28, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
I would have my money on Sheed as well.
Hey BT,i had heard rumors about Sheed a few months ago going to the Cavs,maybe its true.


Although, despite how we feel on this blog, 'more high profile than Joe Smith' could describe a lot of people.

I laughed while reading that.  Thanks, illantari.

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