Manny Harris

[Housh]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I don't know what our plan of Manny is. Imo its not fair what were doing to him. He earned his spot last season

 

[Joe Henderson]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I don't know what our plan of Manny is. Imo its not fair what were doing to him. He earned his spot last season

The Cavs aren't doing anything to him. He is free to sign with any team that wants him.
Unless of course there's a wink-wink deal with him that he would be signed after all the personnel moves shake out -- but then that would be his decision as well.

 

[Giambiwannabe7]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Fair enough, as long as the expectations are realistic. Thompson's number show that scoring close to 20 ppg in the NBDL is possible for many players who will struggle to score in the NBA.
I think Scott's emphasis on D is what's keeping the Cavs from signing Harris.

Very well could be true and may just be the reason he hasn't gotten the call up yet.

 

[daytripper]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I understand the Cavs want to keep flexibility as they get closer to the trade deadline but Harangody and Parker are just wasted roster spots at this point. With Boobie injured this would seem to be a good time to bring back Manny even if it's just to provide another healthy body for practice.

 

[Joe Henderson]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I understand the Cavs want to keep flexibility as they get closer to the trade deadline but Harangody and Parker are just wasted roster spots at this point. With Boobie injured this would seem to be a good time to bring back Manny even if it's just to provide another healthy body for practice.

That may be so, but the Cavs can't because.

Manny Harris
is
not
under
contract
with
the
Cavs.

is this a running joke, or are people really not getting this?

 

[Giambiwannabe7]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

That may be so, but the Cavs can't because.

Manny Harris
is
not
under
contract
with
the
Cavs.

is this a running joke, or are people really not getting this?

Is there an issue with signing him to a 10 day?

 

[Joe Henderson]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Is there an issue with signing him to a 10 day?

Yes, they don't have a roster spot. NBA contracts are guaranteed.

 

[MRMsix6]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Without a freak foot injury and some nepotism, Manny would still be signed with the Cavs.

They should make room for him if possible, especially now with the injury issues in the back court. Boobie is just plain injury prone and Parker is old with a bad back. Harangody is useless on this roster outside of perhaps practice. Is the only way to clear his roster spot a buyout of his contract? (I believe his contract is guaranteed)? Manny should be able to get meaningful minutes at the 2. I could also see them letting Uzoh's 10-day expire (on Feb 20th or 21st) and signing Manny after that.

 

[Giambiwannabe7]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Yes, they don't have a roster spot. NBA contracts are guaranteed.

Why can't they cut Harangody and just pay him the rest of his contract?

 

[Joe Henderson]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Why can't they cut Harangody and just pay him the rest of his contract?

They could, i suppose, but is it worth spending that much money on a D-League callup who may not make the team? Makes more sense, then, to wait and get him to Cleveland after a few moves, when a roster spot frees up. Unless of course he goes somewhere else first. If the Cavs are crazy about him, i'm sure they will find a way. If not, i wouldn't sweat it. Unless, of course, he goes all Jeremy Lin somewhere else. Or Matt Barnes. Or Kelenna Azubuike.

 

[Giambiwannabe7]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

They could, i suppose, but is it worth spending that much money on a D-League callup who may not make the team? Makes more sense, then, to wait and get him to Cleveland after a few moves, when a roster spot frees up. Unless of course he goes somewhere else first. If the Cavs are crazy about him, i'm sure they will find a way. If not, i wouldn't sweat it. Unless, of course, he goes all Jeremy Lin somewhere else. Or Matt Barnes. Or Kelenna Azubuike.

For about a $500k buyout, ya, I'm thinking it can't hurt much. And, ya, if he goes off somewhere else...don't even wanna think about that

 

[Scholar]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I think a lot of you are overestimating Manny's play from last season. Didn't you notice how often a perfect chance for him to play netted him a dnp? Or, minutes I could count on one hand? Clearly, Manny wasn't doing something right that Byron was keeping him on the bench for. I suspect poor defense. Maybe he is a poor practice player. But, regardless, it was clear that Scott gave him a lot less minutes then he could have.

 

[Giambiwannabe7]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I think a lot of you are overestimating Manny's play from last season. Didn't you notice how often a perfect chance for him to play netted him a dnp? Or, minutes I could count on one hand? Clearly, Manny wasn't doing something right that Byron was keeping him on the bench for. I suspect poor defense. Maybe he is a poor practice player. But, regardless, it was clear that Scott gave him a lot less minutes then he could have.

Scott does that with a lot of young players. It's how said players seem to respond that intrigues me. Gee is the obvious example, but even Eyenga and Erdin seem to respond(obviously not to the point of Gee). I just don't see much harm. What does it really hurt to give it a shot? Harangody? Not losing sleep there.

 

[Cavatt]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

I think a lot of you are overestimating Manny's play from last season. Didn't you notice how often a perfect chance for him to play netted him a dnp? Or, minutes I could count on one hand? Clearly, Manny wasn't doing something right that Byron was keeping him on the bench for. I suspect poor defense. Maybe he is a poor practice player. But, regardless, it was clear that Scott gave him a lot less minutes then he could have.

I thought it was strange. I don't know what it is because actually Byron said specifically it was not his defense which he thought was pretty good. I guess it is either his strength(lack of) or that he doesn't get the plays/offense. I don't know Manny, and I could be completely wrong, but I get a sort of dim bulb vibe from him. I do wonder if they plan to pick him back up, and that is why he has not joined another team.

 

[Cavatt]

Re: Manny Harris gains steam down in Canton

Scott does that with a lot of young players. It's how said players seem to respond that intrigues me. Gee is the obvious example, but even Eyenga and Erdin seem to respond(obviously not to the point of Gee). I just don't see much harm. What does it really hurt to give it a shot? Harangody? Not losing sleep there.

Harangody is getting minutes though. Seems like Scott likes him for some reason. He boxes out better than the other bigs.