The Cavaliers released Leon Powe on Friday. A day after the Cavaliers made multiple trades before the 3:00pm deadline.The Cavaliers roster was at 16 after the trades were finalized leaving the Cavaliers no choice to release the California project.
Cleveland acquired Baron Davis, Semih Erdan (Boston), Luke Harangody (Boston) and a 2011 first-round draft pick from the Clippers.
In 14 games this season, Powe was averaging 4.0 points a game and grabbing 2.7 rebounds in just over 13 minutes of action.Powe, who has fully recovered from a torn ACL injury that happen with the Boston Celtics back in 2008 will look to join another team.
ESPN and realgm.com has reported that Powe has cut his options down to Boston, Orlando and the Lakers.
Best wishes to Leon!
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Preview - Cavs vs. Memphis: To tie the record?
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Guard Daniel Gibson is still listed as questionable for the Cavaliers tonight against Memphis, but coach Byron Scott hopes he'll be able to play.
Gibson has missed the last two games with a bruised left quad. He originally suffered the injury at New Jersey on Jan. 24 and aggravated it at Boston the next night and again on Sunday at Orlando.
"We'll see where he is tonight,'' Scott said after the team's morning shootaround at Fed Ex Forum. "He's going to get more treatment, and hopefully by tonight, he'll go from questionable to being able to play.
"Right now he's a game-time decision.
The Cavs can use as much help as they can get. They have lost 22 straight games, and a loss tonight would tie the league record for consecutive losses in a single season.
They have a chance to tie the league record for consecutive losses, which they already own, in Saturday's home game against Portland and set the new mark on Monday at Dallas.
They also have lost 24 straight games on the road.
"We'll see where he is tonight,'' Scott said after the team's morning shootaround at Fed Ex Forum. "He's going to get more treatment, and hopefully by tonight, he'll go from questionable to being able to play.
"Right now he's a game-time decision.
The Cavs can use as much help as they can get. They have lost 22 straight games, and a loss tonight would tie the league record for consecutive losses in a single season.
They have a chance to tie the league record for consecutive losses, which they already own, in Saturday's home game against Portland and set the new mark on Monday at Dallas.
They also have lost 24 straight games on the road.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Former Wolverine Manny Harris continues to impress in Cleveland
Is Manny Harris the future starting shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
At least for right now, he is the starter.
An undrafted rookie who wasn't supposed to make the team, Manny is making a strong case as to why he should be included in the franchise's future plans.
During the last few games, Manny has found a rhythm offensively and is starting to grasp his role in our offense.
Clearly an emerging talent, the numbers provide a better glimpse of the potential:
Over the last four games, Manny is averaging 14 points and is shooting 50 percent from the field.
The last two losses, in which we faced title contenders Orlando and Miami, Harris scored 20 points in each game.
Whether or not he remains the starter beyond this season is questionable. It depends on whether or not we take a guard early first-round in the draft.
One thing is for certain: Manny Harris is not lacking confidence. He is a lightning fast guard who makes impact plays defensively, and can finish strong at the rim.
Manny on his twitter account, 313MannyHarris , January 23rd:
"Im great at figuring things out and becoming good at it, i PROMISE once i figure more out on both ends of the floor i'll be VERY CONSISTENT!"
Believe it. Once Manny figures out how to minimize the turnovers and attack regularly, he could easily average 20 a game. Give him one summer in the weightroom and he's going to be solid.
Who would have thought a former Michigan Wolverine would have found a home in Cleveland, Ohio?
Big Shoutout to UMHoops.com and Michigan.Rivals.com
At least for right now, he is the starter.
During the last few games, Manny has found a rhythm offensively and is starting to grasp his role in our offense.
Clearly an emerging talent, the numbers provide a better glimpse of the potential:
Over the last four games, Manny is averaging 14 points and is shooting 50 percent from the field.
The last two losses, in which we faced title contenders Orlando and Miami, Harris scored 20 points in each game.
Whether or not he remains the starter beyond this season is questionable. It depends on whether or not we take a guard early first-round in the draft.
One thing is for certain: Manny Harris is not lacking confidence. He is a lightning fast guard who makes impact plays defensively, and can finish strong at the rim.
Manny on his twitter account, 313MannyHarris , January 23rd:
"Im great at figuring things out and becoming good at it, i PROMISE once i figure more out on both ends of the floor i'll be VERY CONSISTENT!"
Believe it. Once Manny figures out how to minimize the turnovers and attack regularly, he could easily average 20 a game. Give him one summer in the weightroom and he's going to be solid.
Who would have thought a former Michigan Wolverine would have found a home in Cleveland, Ohio?
Big Shoutout to UMHoops.com and Michigan.Rivals.com
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bulls 92, Cavs 79: No light at the end of the tunnel
There isn't a whole lot to cheer for right now.
In the latest episode of "We will find a way to lose", the Cavaliers dropped their 16th straight to the Bulls in Chicago.
Putting things in perspective:
The last time the Cavs won a game was December 18th vs. the Knicks. Its January 23rd.
Had Amare Stoudemire hit a 15 footer to win that game, the Cavaliers would be in the midst of a 26 game losing streak.
In case you were wondering, the franchise "record" (if you can call it that) for consecutive games lost is 24 games. That record is also the NBA mark for futility. Do we have what it takes to set the record?
The answer is quite simply, yes.
Assuming we drop our 17th in a row in New Jersey tomorrow night, the streak will without question reach 21 games. Following Monday night, we play Boston, Denver, Orlando, and then Miami.
See a win in that group? Neither do I.
After that, we will struggle with Indiana, Memphis, and then Portland to tie the record. If we can somehow find the courage to lose 24 straight, Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic will deliver the Cavs into the NBA record books.
Even when the Cavs muster a comeback late in these games, as they did last night in Chicago, the chances of us actually winning the game are slim to none.
The Bulls did provide us with a ray of hope when we closed within a few points in the 4th quarter, but it wasn't meant to be. It's kind of like when a shark lets its victim flail around in the water for a few seconds before it closes in for the kill.
Antawn Jamison did finish last night's game with 31 points, which could be viewed as a major milestone in a season with little to get excited about.
Dan Gilbert returned to the Twittersphere recently, thanking fans for support and promising changes. Gilbert has become uncharacteristically silent during the dark days in Cleveland.
"You don't panic when things get tough. You think. You examine. You calculate. THEN you strike. And we will strike." - CavsDan
That sounds good in theory, but how much longer will we have to wait for the "strike" part Dan?
You can't really blame Gilbert for the team's struggles. LeBron left the franchise in a shameful way, leaving us no chance for immediate success after his departure.
The one thing you don't want to do is make the wrong trade to appease the fan-base. Sure, it would be nice to see management do something with this inferior roster, but this season is already one to forget.
That being said, maybe now would be the time to unload Antawn Jamison. He's playing pretty well, and there should be some interest in his offensive abilities. He can help a contending team right now.
He's not going to be in the Cavs long-term plans as he's nearing the end of his playing days, and we shouldn't want to keep his big contract through next season.
Let's just hope our owner is serious about making this team a contender.
The one thing that Gilbert should be thankful for is the loyal fans of Cleveland sports. You don't see this kind of support anywhere else.
In the latest episode of "We will find a way to lose", the Cavaliers dropped their 16th straight to the Bulls in Chicago.
The last time the Cavs won a game was December 18th vs. the Knicks. Its January 23rd.
Had Amare Stoudemire hit a 15 footer to win that game, the Cavaliers would be in the midst of a 26 game losing streak.
In case you were wondering, the franchise "record" (if you can call it that) for consecutive games lost is 24 games. That record is also the NBA mark for futility. Do we have what it takes to set the record?
The answer is quite simply, yes.
Assuming we drop our 17th in a row in New Jersey tomorrow night, the streak will without question reach 21 games. Following Monday night, we play Boston, Denver, Orlando, and then Miami.
See a win in that group? Neither do I.
After that, we will struggle with Indiana, Memphis, and then Portland to tie the record. If we can somehow find the courage to lose 24 straight, Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic will deliver the Cavs into the NBA record books.
Even when the Cavs muster a comeback late in these games, as they did last night in Chicago, the chances of us actually winning the game are slim to none.
The Bulls did provide us with a ray of hope when we closed within a few points in the 4th quarter, but it wasn't meant to be. It's kind of like when a shark lets its victim flail around in the water for a few seconds before it closes in for the kill.
Dan Gilbert returned to the Twittersphere recently, thanking fans for support and promising changes. Gilbert has become uncharacteristically silent during the dark days in Cleveland.
"You don't panic when things get tough. You think. You examine. You calculate. THEN you strike. And we will strike." - CavsDan
That sounds good in theory, but how much longer will we have to wait for the "strike" part Dan?
You can't really blame Gilbert for the team's struggles. LeBron left the franchise in a shameful way, leaving us no chance for immediate success after his departure.
The one thing you don't want to do is make the wrong trade to appease the fan-base. Sure, it would be nice to see management do something with this inferior roster, but this season is already one to forget.
That being said, maybe now would be the time to unload Antawn Jamison. He's playing pretty well, and there should be some interest in his offensive abilities. He can help a contending team right now.
He's not going to be in the Cavs long-term plans as he's nearing the end of his playing days, and we shouldn't want to keep his big contract through next season.
Let's just hope our owner is serious about making this team a contender.
The one thing that Gilbert should be thankful for is the loyal fans of Cleveland sports. You don't see this kind of support anywhere else.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Byron Scott will lead the Cavaliers to the Playoffs.. This Year
Quite Frankly, I'm sick and tired of hearing about how bad the Cavaliers are going to be this year. Seriously.
I will agree, we are not the favorite in the Eastern Conference anymore. Granted, we might not even be in the Top 5. (I've got the Heat, Celtics, Magic, Bulls, and Hawks ahead of us. In that order)
Although those teams look better on paper, this is the NBA and Cavaliers are still one of the Top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference. Who's to say that on any given night Cleveland can't beat one of those teams?
We still have Mo Williams. Mo Gotti is an underrated regular-season player and the only knock on him is his inconsistent defense during the playoffs. With the new uptempo offense, Mo will have a much more significant role on this team and under the tutelage of Byron Scott, will be an offensive juggernaut this season. Quote me on that.
Antawn Jamison is still a legitimate All-Star. Jamison represents a versatile player who can play both the 3 and the 4 position. Do you remember how good this guy was in Washington? Sure, he didn't look great during the Boston series but then again nobody did. It's hard to get your looks when the team defers to a single overrated player, who quits when the going gets tough.
During the series with Chicago, where we actually looked like the #1 seed, Antawn averaged 19.4 points per game to go along with 7 rebounds. Playing alongside the Akron Traitor. He's still a perrenial All-Star and will benefit NOT having LeBron to worry about. Unlike LeBron, he is not a selfish ego-maniac and is actually a good person.
Anderson Varejao is still the best hustle player in the game. His ability to get under the skin of opposing players is one of his best assets, not to mention his constant energy and vastly improving offensive game. I hope he takes out LeBron at least once this year.
We've already talked about 3 great players and still haven't even mentioned J.J. Hickson's name. This guy is all-upside and has the ability to have the presence of an Amare Stoudemire, blocking shots and getting dunks left and right. Many predict him to become one of the premiere offensive power forwards in the league.
I'm quite convinced that Byron Scott is confident that he can win with this group of guys. I mean, how many years did LeBron fail in Cleveland? You're telling me with the likes of Shaquille O' Neal, Delonte, Z, Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison, and Hickson you can't win a championship?
I think when LeBron really sat down and thought about it, he knew he wasn't good enough to be the man and couldn't win a ring without playing alongside another player of Wade's caliber. What happened to the good old days when the best players wanted to beat the other team, not join them?
The entire time LeBrick spent in Cleveland, the organization bent over backwards for him and the focus shifted away from the franchise and team-mentality to worshipping a player who has never won anything. How many rings did he bring to Cleveland? Chances are if he had stayed he still would have failed, like he always did.
For 7 years, the Cavaliers spent significant sums of money attempting to find the Robin to LeBron's Batman, when LeBron was Robin the whole time. He consistently made a mockery of himself by passing up game-winning shots to set up his teammates. Sure, I understand trusting your teammates but you're LeBron James. Make some shots.
Maybe the departure of LeBron will be a blessing in disguise, and the team won't have to worry about pleasing a player who refers to himself in the 3rd person. Dan Gilbert is the greatest owner in sports and he intends to make good on his promise to win a championship "before the former self-titled King" wins one.
I'm excited about this season, and I refuse to believe the haters. Wouldn't it make for a hollywood story if the Cavaliers ended up as the 8th seed and knocked off Miami in the 1st round of the playoffs on their way to a championship? Call me optimistic, or unrealistic, I really don't care. All I know is this organization is committed to winning and there will come a time when we do win a championship. Boston is getting nothing but older, and karma will come around for LeBron and Miami. Byron Scott is taking this team to the playoffs, and I'm not just talking about a 1st round appearance. Don't be surprised if the Cavaliers go 12-5 in October and November. Byron has done more with less in the past.
Although those teams look better on paper, this is the NBA and Cavaliers are still one of the Top 8 teams in the Eastern Conference. Who's to say that on any given night Cleveland can't beat one of those teams?
We still have Mo Williams. Mo Gotti is an underrated regular-season player and the only knock on him is his inconsistent defense during the playoffs. With the new uptempo offense, Mo will have a much more significant role on this team and under the tutelage of Byron Scott, will be an offensive juggernaut this season. Quote me on that.
Antawn Jamison is still a legitimate All-Star. Jamison represents a versatile player who can play both the 3 and the 4 position. Do you remember how good this guy was in Washington? Sure, he didn't look great during the Boston series but then again nobody did. It's hard to get your looks when the team defers to a single overrated player, who quits when the going gets tough.
During the series with Chicago, where we actually looked like the #1 seed, Antawn averaged 19.4 points per game to go along with 7 rebounds. Playing alongside the Akron Traitor. He's still a perrenial All-Star and will benefit NOT having LeBron to worry about. Unlike LeBron, he is not a selfish ego-maniac and is actually a good person.
Anderson Varejao is still the best hustle player in the game. His ability to get under the skin of opposing players is one of his best assets, not to mention his constant energy and vastly improving offensive game. I hope he takes out LeBron at least once this year.
I'm quite convinced that Byron Scott is confident that he can win with this group of guys. I mean, how many years did LeBron fail in Cleveland? You're telling me with the likes of Shaquille O' Neal, Delonte, Z, Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison, and Hickson you can't win a championship?
I think when LeBron really sat down and thought about it, he knew he wasn't good enough to be the man and couldn't win a ring without playing alongside another player of Wade's caliber. What happened to the good old days when the best players wanted to beat the other team, not join them?
The entire time LeBrick spent in Cleveland, the organization bent over backwards for him and the focus shifted away from the franchise and team-mentality to worshipping a player who has never won anything. How many rings did he bring to Cleveland? Chances are if he had stayed he still would have failed, like he always did.
For 7 years, the Cavaliers spent significant sums of money attempting to find the Robin to LeBron's Batman, when LeBron was Robin the whole time. He consistently made a mockery of himself by passing up game-winning shots to set up his teammates. Sure, I understand trusting your teammates but you're LeBron James. Make some shots.
Maybe the departure of LeBron will be a blessing in disguise, and the team won't have to worry about pleasing a player who refers to himself in the 3rd person. Dan Gilbert is the greatest owner in sports and he intends to make good on his promise to win a championship "before the former self-titled King" wins one.
I'm excited about this season, and I refuse to believe the haters. Wouldn't it make for a hollywood story if the Cavaliers ended up as the 8th seed and knocked off Miami in the 1st round of the playoffs on their way to a championship? Call me optimistic, or unrealistic, I really don't care. All I know is this organization is committed to winning and there will come a time when we do win a championship. Boston is getting nothing but older, and karma will come around for LeBron and Miami. Byron Scott is taking this team to the playoffs, and I'm not just talking about a 1st round appearance. Don't be surprised if the Cavaliers go 12-5 in October and November. Byron has done more with less in the past.
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