The Big Sidekick, Emperor of Twitteronia: Our Biggest Best Hope to Kick the Curse
Cleveland Frowns —
The Big Sidekick has washed up on the banks of the mighty Shaqahoga, further removing doubt that Cleveland will be the center of the basketball universe through and at least until LeBron signs up for '10-11. Initial reactions are, not surprisingly, fairly diverse.* But everyone seems to agree on two points; that O'Neal is newly motivated to win a fifth title now that Kobe has won four, and that the Cavaliers have significantly upgraded their roster at essentially no cost at all. Further, any fan of the game might be optimistic ...
Thursday Morning Starting Five: The Shaq Trade To Cleveland Shook Up the World Edition
The Starting Five —
... like this goes down, there is nothing like it in sports. Shaquille O’Neal does it like no one else. Shaq’s move to join LeBron in Cleveland put the entire draft in his sickdiculous shadow. Crazy stuff. I wonder how it’s all going to play out. Is it Super Bowl time so we can find out ASAP? I’m still going with Boston over LA with Andre Miller working the triangle in his home town. I’ll have a draft preview up on Ebonyjet.com later.
A Cleveland breakdown. Hope it works out for you LeBron. (Plain Dealer)
Same ...
First Cup: Thursday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Brian Windhorst of The Plain Dealer: "The Cavs are not done. They still are going to be looking for a wing defender (or two) and I think also a stretch power forward, aka a player who can go out to the 3-point line. This is why I believe they will still consider signing Rasheed Wallace with their mid-level exception. You need to surround Shaq with shooters and stretch the floor, just like you do with LeBron. Look how effective a player like Robert Horry was with the Lakers when Shaq was there. When the Heat won their title Antonie Walker played about the same ...
Rondo's Agent is Pissed Off
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... "Anything can happen. I've been traded twice in my career," Allen said.
"Being part of an organization where you're a cornerstone, anything can
happen." There may not be a "desire" to move Ray, but the Celtics are definitely kicking the tires. Ray gets it anyways, he knows the deal and his comments reflect that. The Cavs have finally pulled the trigger on the Shaq deal (I'm not a fan) and there's talk they might pursue Rasheed Wallace. Peter Vecsey has ...
The Shaq Effect in Cleveland
SLAM Online —
... the biggest television spectacles of all time for the NBA: Christmas Day (this is sort of inevitable, isn’t it?) and perhaps the 2010 NBA Finals against Kobe and the Lakeshow.
Before the latter can happen, though, a lot has to go right for the Cavs. Their super-duper stars have to co-exist, and O’Neal must accept that this is LBJ’s show — Shaq, set to earn $20 mil in the last year of his current deal, is but a member of the LeBronnaires now.
The Plain Dealer breaks down how this changes the Cavs’ makeup: ...
Thursday Morning Time Wasters: Shaq Is Joining Lebron in Cleveland
Quite to the Contrary —
melany lorenzo 199x300 Thursday Morning Time Wasters: Shaq Is Joining Lebron in Cleveland David Stern’s head is going to explode if we don’t get a Shaq/Lebron vs. Kobe matchup next spring. Shaq to the Cavs is a done deal . (Fanhouse) Why the trade might work for Cleveland. (Ball Don’t Lie) Will the Cavs still go after Rasheed Wallace? (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Can the Warriors land Amare ? (Golden State of Mind) Is Darko going to Broadway ? (Can’t Stop the Bleeding) One last NBA mock draft . (The Hoop Doctors) Is Kate Hudson ...
'Net reaction: Cavs land Shaq for Wallace, Pavlovic, pick, cash
Ball Don't Lie —
... Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Whether or not this ultimately works, folks stop and think about this. The Cavs just traded for an All-NBA player and a Hall of Famer for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic, a second round pick in a bad draft and $500,000. Not ...
Today’s Celtics Links 6/25
Boston Sports Nation —
... after Shaquille O’Neal deal
Binary Basketball “To Stay, or to Go?” NBA Draft Preview
Metro What will Celtics do?
Patriot Ledger Pickings will be slim when Celtics’ turn arrives in the NBA Draft
The Southern Mullins looks forward to pro career
USA Today East outlook: Instant stars scarce down draft board
Hoopsvibe How does one build a team around Lebron James? Call Shaq.
Cleveland.com The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact?
Hartford Courant ...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/25
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog —
... still murky after Shaquille O'Neal deal Binary Basketball “To Stay, or to Go?” NBA Draft Preview Metro What will Celtics do? Patriot Ledger Pickings will be slim when Celtics’ turn arrives in the NBA Draft The Southern Mullins looks forward to pro career USA Today East outlook: Instant stars scarce down draft board Hoopsvibe How does one build a team around Lebron James? Call Shaq. Cleveland.com The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact? Hartford Courant Celtics' ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Brian Windhorst of The Plain Dealer: “The Cavs are not done. They still are going to be looking for a wing defender (or two) and I think also a stretch power forward, aka a player who can go out to the 3-point line. This is why I believe they will still consider signing Rasheed Wallace with their mid-level exception. You need to surround Shaq with shooters and stretch the floor, just like you do with LeBron. Look how effective a player like Robert Horry was with the Lakers when Shaq was there. When the Heat won their title Antonie Walker played about the ...
Will Veteran Additions Fool LeBron?
The Baseline —
In case you missed it, I don't like the Shaq trade. But going on what the estimable Brian Windhorst is publishing today, maybe it's not that bad. I mean, at least it's not all the Cavs are trying to get done.
From the Plain Dealer:
The Cavs are not done. They still are going to be looking for a wing defender (or two) and I think also a stretch power forward, aka a player who can go out to the 3-point line. This is why I believe they will still consider signing Rasheed Wallace with their mid-level exception. You need ...
Daily Links 6/25
CelticsBlog —
... Draft Preview Metro What will Celtics do? Patriot Ledger Pickings will be slim when Celtics’ turn arrives in the NBA Draft The Southern Mullins looks forward to pro career USA Today East outlook: Instant stars scarce down draft board Hoopsvibe How does one build a team around Lebron James? Call Shaq. Cleveland.com The Cavs have Shaq; so what is the impact? Hartford Courant ...
Troy Murphy: The Perfect Power Forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers —
... Oh, there have certainly been rumors. Our friend Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer began the speculation almost the minute Shaq got off the plane in Cleveland back in June: ...
