Submit a Story!

Why Is LeBron James Unhappy About the Mo Williams Trade?

 
Somewhere in Beijing, LeBron James is doing a very unenthusiastic golf clap. This clap is directed towards Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry for acquiring Mo Williams from the Bucks in a three-team trade on Wednesday, but it is unenthusiastic because this move will not put Cleveland securely in the top four of the Eastern Conference. Boston, Detroit, and Orlando are still clearly above them and the acquisitions of Elton Brand in Philadelphia and Jermaine O’Neal in Toronto have moved them slightly ahead of the Cavaliers. Another scary thought for Ferry is the possibility of “King James” leaving after his contract is up because the GM did not put enough talent around the Akron, Ohio native. In return for Williams, the Cavs sent guard Damon Jones to Milwaukee and Joe Smith to Oklahoma City. Milwaukee also sent Desmond Mason to Oklahoma City, and in return they received Luke Ridnour and Adrian Griffin. That leaves Cleveland getting Mo Williams, Milwaukee receiving Luke Ridnour, Damon ... (link)

Tags:

Related Content
LeBron's real Sidekick?
basketballnonsense.blogspot.com 8/15/2008 — At last! Lebron James can finally turn the ball handling duty to Maurice Williams, who was acquired in a 6-player, 3 team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City. Does it make sense to call Mo the sidekick of LBJ?
Cavs 2008-09 Preview: Is Mo Williams an Upgrade?
nbagauntlet.com 8/15/2008 — The Cleveland Cavaliers made a bold push to improve the team and retain LeBron James in the future. In a three team deal with Oklahoma City and Milwaukee, the Cavs brought in Mo Williams and sent out Damon Jones and Joe Smith. But is Mo Williams, who turns 26 this season, an actual upgrade or a misguided attempt to make LeBron happy?
Cavs Board Podcast #5... aka Brew Hoop Podcast #1
cavsboard.com 8/15/2008 — Bob of Cavs Board speaks with Frank Madden of Brew Hoop about the Cavaliers trade to acquire former Bucks guard Mo Williams. Amongst the subject covered: How Mo will fit in Cleveland Milwaukee fans reaction to the trade The Milwaukee starting PG situation The future of Damon Jones The future of Michael Redd Mo Williams’ defense Joe Alexander and the Milwaukee Bucks 2008 draft
Mo Williams Trade - Fantasy Basketball Impact
hoopsfantasy.com 8/15/2008 — Mo Williams was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade between the Cavs, Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Supersonics. Williams is the biggest name involved in the trade, but he’s far from the only player to switch teams.
Ferry Tested, Lebron Approved
cavsboard.com 8/15/2008 — Lebron approves of the Mo Williams deal. And I'm a podcasting prostitute.
Cavs get Bucks' Williams in three-team tradeFOXSports.com News for NBA 8/13/2008
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some help for LeBron James. High-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is headed to Cleveland to become James' new backcourt mate as part of a three-team trade involving Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.
Mo' Williams, Same Problems For CavaliersBleacher Report - NBA 8/14/2008
Three-team trades are always fun, especially when the three teams involved are trying to satisfy different agendas. For Cleveland, it’s trying to find the right mix of scorers to take some of the pressure off of LeBron James. For Milwaukee, ...
New Cavs guard Williams ready to assist LeBronESPN.com - NBA 8/14/2008
Mo Williams hasn't been a Cavalier for long, but he already knows his role: Take some pressure off LeBron James and help Cleveland win a championship.
Why Dwyane Wade is the 3rd Best Player in the NBABleacher Report - NBA 8/15/2008
  For the past two years the debate has raged on, who is the best player in the NBA? The consensus has usually thrown two names out there and those names were Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. I will agree with the consensus that they are one ...
Williams might be the difference in ClevelandFOXSports.com News for NBA 8/15/2008
Cleveland is overstocked at guard, but Mike Kahn says Mo Williams is the shooter LeBron needs to get back to the Finals.