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blueblitz.net - 3/2/2009

Joe Smith Waived by the Thunder, Most Likely to Sign With the Cavaliers

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Joe Smith had his contract bought out by the Thunder today, and will reportedly sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was recently pushed out of the Thunder rotation by Malik Rose, so that may have been the breaking point as to why he accepted the buyout after denying rumors that he wanted to leave.

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cleveland.com - 3/2/2009

Cavaliers insider: Joe Smith looks to be on his way back to Cleveland

— cleveland.com — ATLANTA -- It appears the Cavaliers are going to get some quality big man help for the... playoffs. With just hours to spare before Sunday's midnight deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Joe Smith reached terms on a buyout agreement.... (more) Cavaliers insider: Joe Smith looks to be on his way back ...

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bizofbasketball.com - 3/2/2009

Round-up: Smith and Gooden on the Move

— bizofbasketball.com — Cavs Interested in Smith Several contending teams are interested in 6-foot-10 forward Joe Smith , and now... they have a chance to sign him. ESPN.com news services reports that the veteran forward and the Oklahoma City Thunder reached agreement on a buyout of his contract on Sunday, and The ... (more) Round-up: Smith and Gooden on the Move

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blog.cleveland.com - 3/2/2009

Not Just Any Big Man

— blog.cleveland.com — Brian Windhorst is my new best friend. Here's why: Stickware / Flickr It appears the Cavaliers are... going to get some quality big man help for the playoffs. That sound you heard is GB3 falling over in a dead faint.... (more) Not Just Any Big Man

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Welcome Back: Joe Smith to Rejoin Cavaliers
WaitingForNextYear — ...   The only big issue here is the question of why he accepted the buyout after saying time and time again that he would refuse, because chasing a ring was just “not his thing”. I missed the Sports Animal interview, but my best guess was that he made that statement under the assumption that he would actually play for the team. After the statement, he’s seen no minutes, and probably was eschewed in favour of Malik Rose on the Depth Chart. Thus, he left the team because he wants to play.” Blue Blitz (Thunder) “Smith doesn’t make the Cavs a world-beater: It’s not like they just ...

An education in the NBA: 20 things I learned about the Thunder (and the NBA in general)
Daily Thunder.com — I don’t mean to say I don’t know anything about this game, because I think I do. But then again, I thought I knew a few things about Intellectual History of the 19th Century, but my exams and final grade said different. But this NBA season just officially ended and really that concludes my first full season as a true NBA fan. And I learned lots. I do feel like I had a decent handle on this game. No matter how you slice it, basketball is basketball. I played it, I coached it a little and I’ve watched it. But I’m not saying I didn’t learn anything this season actively following it for a full year. Because I sure did. Mid-level exceptions, salary cap, ...