Official 2009 NBA Free Agency Thread?

[ralaw]

When your options are limited, you move players around.

Getting Ariza/Artest is having the Cavs let go of Varejao. The Cavs roster doesn't support anyone at that "starter" status at PF, Excluding Joe Smith. of course. They could plug in guys at this point but all of them are unproven.

The Cavs are also not offering up bench minutes for Ariza/Artest. These guys will want to be in the starting line-up. Not playing behind LeBron James.

James moves to PF that opens up a starting spot at SF. Plug in Ariza/Artest (I hope we get one of them) and let guys like J.J. Hickson, Darnell Jackson, and Jawad Williams share the garbage minutes with LeBron not on the court.

I understand that, but my point is that LeBron really isn't going to be the PF in the traditional sense. On paper he may be listed at the PF spot, but that is because there isn't an option for "basketball player". IMO a team like the Cavs who outside of Shaq really don’t have defined players who play defined positions should just take up the designations of centers, forwards and guards.

[Vinsane]

IMO a team like the Cavs who outside of Shaq really don’t have defined players who play defined positions should just take up the designations of centers, forwards and guards.

Last I checked there isn't a SF/PF or PG/SG option on depth charts. So it is just Centers, Forwards and Gaurds.

[Whatupdoe44]

I pray the cavs get artest

dont think it works chemistry wise IMO

[ralaw]

Last I checked there isn't a SF/PF or PG/SG option on depth charts. So it is just Centers, Forwards and Gaurds.

Then why are people running around asking the question "Is LeBron moving to PF?" That is my point..he isn't moving to PF.

[Vinsane]

I pray the cavs get artest

dont think it works chemistry wise IMO

There is a different mindset in Cleveland than everywhere else. First off it's a market that doesn't get a lot of attention. The city itself is humdrum. You can be a "star" but you really don't have "star-status" like New York, L.A., Miami, etc. Fans love you no doubt and whoever comes to Cleveland is going to get a lot of love.

There really isn't the "star-power" atmosphere surrounding Cleveland. So taking that away doesn't give "egos" a lot of room to flourish. It's unselfish basketball in Cleveland. Anyone who comes to Cleveland is coming to play team ball, not me ball.

[Vinsane]

Then why are people running around asking the question "Is LeBron moving to PF?" That is my point..he isn't moving to PF.

Technicalities, lol.

On the grand scheme of things he's moving to power forward to take Varejao's spot should they get Ariza/Artest. He'll be listed as a PF in terms of 1-5 but his duties will be no different than when he was at the three.

[Whatupdoe44]

looks like toronto may be looking at david lee now

http://www.thestar.com/article/659530

dont kno how reliable the toronto writers are, maybe kuzzy can shed some light on this

[Archer]

Pacers are looking at Gortat and Dhauntey Jones according to the official blog writer on the teams website

[Kuzzy Powers]

looks like toronto may be looking at david lee now

http://www.thestar.com/article/659530

dont kno how reliable the toronto writers are, maybe kuzzy can shed some light on this

The Star has some reliable artists as it relates to basketball, especially Raptor ball.

That being said... i just dont understand this move if we make it. What does it do? Push Bargs back to the bench or the 3? Because I dont like either of those moves.

[Archer]

I pray the cavs get artest

dont think it works chemistry wise IMO

I hate the way people say this . How much trouble was Artest in Houston last year? None . By all accounts he actually took on some what of a leadership role when Yao got hurt.

He will be quiet if you put him on a legit contending team

[corbin]

SUNS GOT AMUNDSON MOTHERFUCKERS, ITS OVER.

[Vinsane]

Side note:

According to a report from El Periodico, Ricky Rubio has decided not to come over to the United States to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves and will remain with DKV Joventut for the next two seasons.

[Rudi]

^ god damn joke. what a piece of shit.

[Kuzzy Powers]

Side note:

Well that was anti-climatic. Still a spoiled bitch..

[SuperNova854]

Rubio should stay in Minnestoa. So what if he wants to go to a big city. He can fucken die for all I care.He is a spoiled brat that wants everything to go his way, this is life, you dont always get what you want. He needs to grow up and face the facts. Its his fault for not doing a single workout to impress teams. You cant just go into a draft, without doing a single workout and expect to be the 1st pick.