Josh Dhani Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0610/4049/89062_feature.jpgThere is some big news going on inside the NBA blogosphere. According to this source at ESPN.com Insider, the Cleveland Cavaliers may trade their center Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Ilgauskas was scheduled to be a free agent next year until the Cavaliers spoke out that they make consider in trading their tall center. Cleveland.com also examined that the Cavs may trade the Big Z. Cleveland.com said this in their article about Z: "You have just hit on what I think will be the biggest off-court story between now and February. Ilgauskas' contract is a massive trade chip because of how many teams will be looking to dump salary for next summer. The Cavs will not have a great deal of cap room, so using that expiring contract could be the last swing at making a major addition for a while. For that reason, Danny Ferry would be compelled to consider it despite his personal relationship with Ilgauskas." Another reason the Cavs may trade Ilgauskas is because of cap room. Ilgauskas currently has a salary of over $11M. Another reason would possibly be with the additon of Shaquille O'Neal this off-season. The Cavs may not have enough money to support the two big men, also with LeBron James in the mix as well. Reports were swarming that the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and the Los Angeles Clippers may take a bid on him, according to a source. Also, with the addition of Leon Powe, the Cavaliers will have to bring a fair amount of minutes to their big men. The NBA off-season isn't over yet, and the Cavs are setting up a good example why. Edited August 24, 2009 by Josh Dhani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) We aren't going to trade him. I could care less for what we can get. He'll be the tallest active player in the league next year and he can shoot the ball better than pretty much any center. Why should we change a 66 win team even more seeing as we have enough already. Edited August 24, 2009 by Cleveland's Finest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Might get good value for him if there are desperate buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revis Island Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Good, he's a [expletive]ing [expletive] anyways. Dwight Howard ran in circles around him and he's just a jump shooting pillow. If you ask me, He's been holding LeBron James back from winning. I'm serious too, I think it's mainly Big Z's fault but it's also Mo "I am a guaranteed moron" Williams fault just as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Of the 3 mentioned possible destinations, I only see New York making sense. With Z being a notable starting center, what would New Jersey need him for with a developing star in Brook Lopez? And the Clippers are pretty much taken care of at the center with Camby and Kaman. This rumor is definitely premature and nothing is even close to being guaranteed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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