fearthesword.com - 6/25/2009
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Now that the Cavs have traded for Shaquille O'Neal we'll look towards the NBA Draft (tonight at 7:30). After the season most people thought the Cavs would be looking for a true backup point guard, an athletic wing player, and more help in the post. Shaq obviously helps in the ...
Cavs Draft 2009: Did I Mention We Traded For Shaq?
cavstheblog.com 6/28/2009 —
Well, that happened. This draft was about expectations management. Remember that the consensus is that this is one of the worst drafts in recent memory, and the Cavs held the last pick. They came away with one player who I’d expect to join ...
Cavaliers Go With Potential In Draft
waitingfornextyear.com 6/26/2009 — I guess this is why the NBA Draft is such a Jekyll and Hyde experience for so many people. Perhaps in no other sports annual draft do you constantly feel like you’re just witnessing one big crapshoot. Mock Drafts are ripped to shreds, usually by about the 5th or 6th pick, and by the time [...]
The Cleveland Cavaliers can do no wrong
waitingfornextyear.com 6/26/2009 — In scouring the internet as I sometimes do, I’ve noticed a theme amongst some Cleveland fans. I’ve found these on Facebook*, here, ESPN.com, Cleveland.com, etc. Let me summarize:
1) The Cavs can’t do anything wrong. Let’s think about their moves in the past week. ...
Fear The Links - Saturday 6/20
fearthesword.com 6/20/2009 — Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brian Windhorst discusses the Anderson Varejao rumors.
Terry Pluto says the Cavs are in the market for a quality big man.
Their Cavs HQ blog, written by Michael Curry, breaks down possible targets for the Cavs and what it would take to get them. So far ...
Danny Ferry: You Screwed This Draft Up
mvn.com 6/28/2009 — Far be it for me to be a Negative Nancy. Last year, when the Cavs selected little-known power forward J.J. Hickson from N.C. State, the masses were up in arms. They didn't know Hickson. Picking him at 19th overall was cause for an uproar. People ...
A Look Back At What Could Have Been
waitingfornextyear.com 6/18/2009 — For so many years in the 90s and early 00s, the NBA Draft was an exciting time for Cavs fans. With so many lottery picks, especially in the top 10, it seems like every year we could anticipate who the new savior of the franchise would be, only to see the picks used on the [...]
NBA Playoff Pick ‘Em Results: NBA Finals
sportsofboston.com 6/15/2009 — The NBA season has finally come to an end, and on Sunday, the apocalypse happened: the Lakers were crowned as NBA Champions for the 15th time. Four of the SoB “experts” chose the Lakers to win it all, with the other four possibly influenced by their hate for L.A.
In a stunningly ...
Fear The Links - Sunday 6/28
fearthesword.com 6/28/2009 — Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brian Windhorst looks at free agency options for the Cavs .
Terry Pluto discusses the Cavs (along with the Browns and Indians) in his Sunday notes column .
Bill Livingston writes that Mike Brown will need to change the offense with Shaq on board and says that ...
Top Five Defining Draft Moments in Cleveland Cavaliers History
bleacherreport.com 6/20/2009 — No. 5 1971: Austin Carr, the original tragedy In their expansion season of 1970, the Cavs lost 27 of their first 28 games, finished a league-worst 15-67, and thereby got the No. 1 pick. This was before the draft lottery. Carr, the ...
Cavaliers Season On The Line Tonight
waitingfornextyear.com 5/26/2009 — As the Cleveland Cavaliers get set to take on the Orlando Magic tonight in Orlando, the team finds itself yet again in an unfamiliar position with their backs against the wall. To call this game a “must win” might be a little strong, but it’s in the ballpark. The Cavaliers’ scenario for winning ...