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• RedBaron

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  Besides winning the lottery, have the Cavs done anything right this decade?

  Posted 11/27/2007 [reply] [flag]

• Atma Brother #1

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  You don't wanna mess with Sideshow Bob. Just ask Bart.

  Posted 11/28/2007 [reply] [flag]

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Anderson Varejao Doesn’t Want to Play in Cleveland Anymore
Published 11/27/2007 by Tariq Ali at Cleveland Cavaliers News
In a rare phone interview with ESPN , Anderson Varejao expressed his frustration with the Cavaliers and Danny Ferry. “I just want to be treated fairly and I don’t think Danny’s done that.” he told ESPN.“I wanted to come back,” he said. “I love the fans and I really love my teammates. But there are others there that have made it very difficult. It’s gotten to the point that I don’t want to play there anymore. I’m just hoping for a sign-and-trade at this point.” But Ferry is not ready to make the same mistake the Cavaliers made when they signed, yes you guessed it, Danny Ferry ...

Anderson Varejao Has Given Up on the Cavs
Published 11/27/2007 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
Filed under: Cavaliers, Eastern, NBA Rumors, ClevelandThings have gotten so bad between Anderson Varejao and Cavs GM Danny Ferry that he told ESPN's Chad Ford that he no longer wants to play in Cleveland. "I just want to be treated fairly and I don't think Danny's done that." ... "I wanted to come back," he said. "I love the fans and I really love my teammates. But there are others there that have made it very difficult. It's gotten to the point that I don't want to play there anymore. I'm just hoping ...

Et Tu, Anderson?
Published 11/27/2007 by Amar Panchmatia at Cavalier Attitude
... ESPN.com’s Chad Ford reported on Monday night that Varejao is not interested in being a Cavalier anymore and is “just hoping for a sign-and-trade at this point.” The unprecedented negotiations between Varejao’s camp and Cavs GM Danny Ferry has hit a massive road block and has left some marks that probably won’t heal very quickly on either side. ...

The Roundup: Chase Daniel’s Pick, a Beckham Update and Bill Conlin’s Fastball
Published 11/27/2007 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... (Sports Media Journal) This Antonie Walker All-Star talk is quite funny. (Make ‘Toine an All-Star via Mister Irrelevant) Portly Bill Conlin’s fastball has slipped; eventually, this phrase will enter the lexicon as, ‘I’m rich, bitch!’ (Deadspin) If athletes were on the Wire. Apparently, this is a tremendous show. (Food Court Lunch) Chad Ford with a nice get - that interview with Sideshow Bob, who is holding out on the Cavaliers. (ESPN.com) Do moral victories matter? (Where’s ...

Varejao, Cavaliers Need to Settle Their Differences
Published 11/27/2007 by Tariq Ali at Cleveland Cavaliers News
... as a reason for James to stay or leave. This summer’s Varejao is next summer’s Daniel Gibson, who will be a restricted free agent then. This is what it is to have a star on your team in the NBA in modern era and it isn’t changing anytime soon. What does need to change is the attitudes. Instead of getting creative in fighting to win the public relations battle, the two sides need to get creative to resolve their differences, otherwise it will continue to be just painful.” Sources: ESPN , ...

Daily Links 11/27
Published 11/27/2007 at CelticsBlog
Herald Celtics feel King's pain Injured Allens throw wrench in plans Scouting report Celtics at Cavaliers Celtics recall Pruitt from D-League Globe Pollard makes the most of his minutes Back on top LOY's Place R-E-S-P-E-C-T We had questions, they have answers ESPN Varejao doesn't want to play in Cleveland any more Celtics #1 on Hollinger's Power Rankings A team even an enemy fan can love SI.com Celtics #1 on SI Power Rankings Hoopsworld Who takes the last shot? Trying to fill big shoes in ...

Today’s Links 11/27
Published 11/27/2007 by FLCeltsFan at Celtics247.com
Herald   Celtics feel King’s pain       Injured Allens throw wrench in plans       Scouting report Celtics at Cavaliers       Celtics recall Pruitt from D-League       Globe   Pollard makes the most of his minutes       Back on top       LOY’s Place    R-E-S-P-E-C-T       We had questions, they have answers    ESPN   Varejao doesn’t want to play in Cleveland any more     Celtics #1 on ...

So, we are at an impasse
Published 11/27/2007 by rickg15 at Halftime Adjustments
Read an interview from ESPN’s Chad Ford today. He talked with Anderson Varejao from his home in Brazil. The article paints a bleak picture for the Clevelanders that are fans of the wild haired flop artist. It seems there is little chance of Varejao playing in Cleveland anytime soon. Ford spreads the blame around in the article. Apparently Danny Ferry has developed a reputation around the league for being a difficult negotiator. In any case it seems the Cavs are unwilling to invest starter pay for a sixth man. I suppose you would be a little gun shy too if your recent track ...

Tuesday’s Links
Published 11/27/2007 by perkisabeast at perkisabeast.com Blog
Herald Celtics feel King’s pain Injured Allens throw wrench in plans Scouting report Celtics at Cavaliers Celtics recall Pruitt from D-League Globe Pollard makes the most of his minutes Back on top LOY’s Place R-E-S-P-E-C-T We had questions, they have answers ESPN Varejao doesn’t want to play in Cleveland any more Celtics #1 on ...

Varejao Wants to Break Up With the Cavs
Published 11/27/2007 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
... Following a successful season where he emerged as a hard-nosed player with a bright future, Varejao demanded big money from the Cavs, and when they wouldn’t give it to him, he refused to show up for work. Frustrated with the lack of progress in the negotiations, Anderson Varejao now says he no longer wants to play in Cleveland. ...

Varejao situation bad on both sides
Published 11/27/2007 by Hermano at We Suck at Sports
... After a long silence, Anderson Varejao decided to take his battle with the Cavaliers public and talked to ESPN about his situation. He said some damning things about the organization, and apparently the slap fighting has gone far enough for him to declare that he's been eternally jaded by the works of NBA business. ...

Tuesday Bullets
Published 11/27/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... ESPN's Chad Ford talks to Anderson Varejao, who is mired in a negotiation impasse with Danny Ferry and the Cavaliers. Ford points out some irony: "One of the handful of similar cases happened when Ferry himself refused to sign with the team that drafted him, the Los Angeles Clippers, decided instead to play in Europe and eventually forced the Clippers to trade him to, yes, Cleveland." There's also this money quote from Varejao: "I'm willing to go and play in Europe if that's what it takes. I know it's a risk and I'll be a restricted free agent next ...

Around The Way
Published 11/28/2007 by Natalie at Need4Sheed.com
Rasheed practiced with the team on Tuesday and should be ready to play Wednesday night against Cleveland (like we didn't know he was saving himself for a little payback). Rip is still questionable with Flu like symptoms, if he doesn't play Afflalo will start in his place. Bitten early by the injury bug. What a pleasure it will be to watch The Pistons and The Cavs go at it without Varejoke. He's pretty upset with The Cavs at this point and wants out. I thought everyone (Pistons fans aside) loved D Wade, I guess I ...

DANCING WITH STARS SPREADS GAY AGENDA
Published 11/28/2007 by Rick Cipes at The Guy Report
ESPN ANCHOR ROBERT FLORES WANTS TO GIVE A SHOUT-OUT TO... Eddie Munster. CELTS HUMAN, LBJ ON A MISSION Forget getting his troops out of 'Nam, he just needs to find one that can shoot straight. VAREJAO TO NBA: I'M HOTTER THAN THAT! 6.7p and 6.8r says you're so not. INDY DRIVER WINS DANCING WITH STARS And if you were watching that instead of hoops last night you're probably on Logo's mailing lisp, er, list. All right, I'm sorry. Bad taste. I promise to make it up ...

Varejao on Cleveland: ‘I don’t want to play there anymore’
Published 11/28/2007 by Adam at The Piston Post
Looks like the long drought of Kobelenko-like drama is finally over. It appears as if our flopping friend down south is unhappy with the way re-signing negotiations have been handled and now wants out of Cleveland. From ESPN: “I wanted to come back,” he said. “I love the fans and I really love my teammates. But there are others there that have made it very difficult. It’s gotten to the point that I don’t want to play there anymore. I’m just hoping for a sign-and-trade at this ...

Let’s get ready to rumble!
Published 11/28/2007 by pistonsnation at PistonsNationBlog.com
... The Pistons expect to have the services of both Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton in the starting lineup. The Pistons will not have to contend with the antics of Anderson Varejao whose a contract hold out and has recently told ESPN’s Chad Ford that he wants to be traded from the Cavs. ...

NBA Opinions With Malice - Far Too Cavalier
Published 12/3/2007 by withmalice at With Malice...
... In a report from ESPN’s Chad Ford (link here), Varejão has denied that he wants substantially more. Rumors that he’s asking for $10-11 million a year ...

Kleinigkeiten, KW 48
Published 12/3/2007 by Paul Niemeyer at NBA-Blog
... New Jersey Nets werden? - Robert Swift konnte diese Saison erst 5 Spiele bestreiten und mehr werden es so schnell nicht werden - Grund: Knie- und Fußprobleme. - Ob Andrej Kirilenko nun zufrieden damit ist, in Utah zu spielen, sei dahingestellt. Jedenfalls fühlt er sich diese Saison wohler als die beiden letzten Spielzeiten zusammen, eindrucksvoll bewiesen durch das triple double des Russen gegen die Los Angeles Lakers. - Was macht Anderson Varejao? Working on his jump hook. Trying to stay in shape. And most importantly, waiting. Die ...

Wild thing you make my heart s-t-ink
Published 12/5/2007 by Paul Niemeyer at NBA-Blog
... auch. Hingegen benötigen die Bobcats dringend Verstärkung im Frontcourt, denn Sean May fällt die gesamte Saison aus und Primoz Brezec, der vor noch zwei Jahren als starting center der Bobcats agierte, spielt eine katastrophale Saison. Da die Bobcats bereits 15 Spieler unter Vertrag haben, müssten sie sich von einem trennen um den Brasialianer unter Vertrag zu nehmen. Varejao selbst möchte nicht mehr in Cleveland spielen. Die von Varejao favorisierte Vertragsvariante in Form eines Einjahresvertrags in Höhe von 5 Millionen (oder mehr) lehnt Cavs-GM Danny Ferry ab. Wegen ...

Meet the Cleveland Cavaliers
Published 5/5/2008 by Jim at Green Bandwagon: Front Page Posts
... – The former Texas Longhorn came to prominence when he caught fire in game 6 of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals against the Pistons. Gibson finished the game with 31 points and five 3-pointers. That shooting prowess was on display again at the Rookie/Sophomore game over All Star Weekend in New Orleans. Gibson did battle injuries this season, is more of a 2 than a 1 and will probably hate the Cavaliers during the off season, as is the custom with Cleveland’s recent restricted free agents. ...