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Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Rookies in Trouble Edition
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... Reports out of Cleveland is that the Cavs are very close to reaching a deal with veteran big man Lorenzen Wright. The 6-foot-11 12 year NBA veteran can play both the forward and center positions and is a solid rebounder. On the other hand, the stalemate continues in contract talks with former Celtic Delonte West. The Cavs are believed to be offering West about $4 million per season which is similar to the deal Daniel Gibson signed earlier this summer. Delonte is believed to be looking for a deal starting closer to $5.5 million. He has until September 30 to take the Cavs up ...

Cavs notes: Lorenzen Wright close to signing, Delonte West - not so much
NBA Noise — ... According to Ohio.com, Delonte West's agent Agent Aaron Goodwin will meet with Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry sometime this week to further discuss contract negotiations. The two sides haven't been budging as the Cavs are believed to be offering West about $4 million per season, while he is looking to earn closer to $5.5 per. With the acquisition of ...

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - It's the Knees Edition
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... The Cavs are waiting to hear from the league on a disability claim they filed on guard Eric Snow. The veteran guard is retiring and will not play this season because of chronic problems with his left knee stemming from an injury last season. If the claim is accepted, the team could save more than $10 million when combining insurance coverage and luxury tax savings. Every time I hear about the league granting cap relief for an injury it really irks me because when the Celtics applied for relief when Reggie Lewis died, the league refused them any relief whatsoever and that helped ...