The Goods Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Free-agent forward Leon Powe will sign a two-year contract for the league minimum with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday if the team’s doctors are satisfied with the progress of his injured left knee, a league source said. Powe tore his anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage in his knee during Game 2 of the Boston Celtics’ first-round series against the Chicago Bulls. He had reconstructive surgery on May 5 – his third major knee surgery – and has been rehabilitating in Los Angeles. Powe hopes to be back on the court by this season’s All-Star break, and the Cavaliers are willing to take a low-risk gamble on him pending the results of his physical. The Cavaliers will hold the option for the contract’s second season. Powe averaged 7.7 points and 4.9 rebounds last season for the Celtics, but became an unrestricted free agent when Boston didn’t make him a qualifying offer. If Powe returns to health, he could help fill a void on Cleveland’s roster left by the pending departure of Joe Smith. Powe and LeBron James were once AAU teammates.http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AgAsOShD8fRsaw0C_Iffnu28vLYF?slug=ys-powecavs081009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns Edited August 13, 2009 by The Goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 League minimum? Damn, it'll be a bargain if he returns to the level where he was at before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtics3420 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Damn man, pretty bummed Danny didnt re-sign him. He'd help the Cavs a ton if he returns at 100% after the All Star break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 He's a good body and has potential. Hope he recovers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Another piece added to this year championship squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Last I heard we'd be closer to getting Joe Smith. But if we can get Powe it'll add some excitement midseason when he returns. Talk about a huge offseason...we add 3...THREE athletic wings that all can do different things. Who says we can't matchup now with Orlando and LA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreusito Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 ^^^The teams should be fearing Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Another piece added to this year championship squad.Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 It's official we signed him to a two year contract. Wow.....Dan Gilbert is making it clear that this team will be the team. Signing Parker, Moon, Powe, and trading garbage for Shaq? Talk about a big offseason statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice signing but I wonder what type of condition he will be in when he starts playing. Regardless, Boston is still the favorites to win the east. I like the moves CLE made in the summer, but I still don't see them beating Boston in a 7 game series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wow not going to lie, I really like Powe's game and this is a huge signing for them at least IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 You really have nothing to lose signing an injured quality player at a minimum... It's only a frickin minimum. Good pickup by Cavs, I'm not sure if he can return to the same healthy state pre-injury though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 You really have nothing to lose signing an injured quality player at a minimum... It's only a frickin minimum. Good pickup by Cavs, I'm not sure if he can return to the same healthy state pre-injury though.I'm also doubtful of a full recovery — this is his third torn ACL. Regardless, he's a strong, hard-working big that should turn in some solid work in spot duty. No risk signing. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N4S Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Huh? You heard me. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goods Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Cavs Sign Leon Powe The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent forward Leon Powe to a contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Per team and league policy, terms of the contract were not released. Powe, 25, played in 70 games (seven starts) this past season for the Boston Celtics and averaged 7.7 points on .524 shooting and a career-best 4.9 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game. In his seven starts, he averaged 14.3 points on .576 shooting, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 25.9 minutes per game. “Leon is a high quality player and person. His tough, gritty play has already contributed in big playoff games during his young career,” Ferry said. “As he continues to work rehabilitating his injury, we would look to hopefully see him return towards the end of the season.” http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/61102/20090812/cavs_sign_leon_powe/ Edited August 13, 2009 by The Goods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 It makes the Cavs better, and the Celtics slightly worse bench wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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