Omar The Horse
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You guys are nuts to think that they would waive, trade, or cut Andrew Bynum.
Bynum would have to be released at the end of this season if we got Asik.
There will be no 2 seasons together.
Our floor spacing is a problem anyways. Regardless of what moves we make, we absolutely need our PF's (Tristan and Bennett) to be able to spread the floor.
You guys are nuts to think that they would waive, trade, or cut Andrew Bynum.
Asik isn't good offensively, but he doesn't hurt you. Center is the one position where you can get away with that, too. He doesn't need to open up the floor, that's not the Center's job. Andy's defense is not good anymore, and Bynum is not a solution, just a band-aid. Asik can be a solution.
Our floor spacing is a problem anyways. Regardless of what moves we make, we absolutely need our PF's (Tristan and Bennett) to be able to spread the floor.
They wouldn't have a choice.
The plan for 3 years now has been to have room for a full max deal for the summer of 2014.
We can't get there without waving Bynum (and declining Clark's option) if we got Asik.
While I agree that it probably wouldn't be the best scenario for this year, I think it's pretty clear that Bynum and Andy are not viable long term options for the team. They are both having fantastic years for the Cavs, but what about two years from now? Will Andy still be a serviceable center? Will Bynum's knees hold up, and if they do, how much will it cost to keep him?
Asik is the same age as Bynum, and while he will never be the defensive or offensive threat that Bynum is or the help defender/energy big that Varejao is, he is still a solid, reliable player that could be a good core player for us for a number of years. Given the price of the big man market and the lack of free agent interest in Cleveland, I don't think it would be a bad move to cash in some of our short term assets to shore up our team with viable long-term options like Asik.
Clark's second year is guaranteed, Gee has a team option.They wouldn't have a choice.
The plan for 3 years now has been to have room for a full max deal for the summer of 2014.
We can't get there without waving Bynum (and declining Clark's option) if we got Asik.
They wouldn't have a choice.
The plan for 3 years now has been to have room for a full max deal for the summer of 2014.
We can't get there without waving Bynum (and declining Clark's option) if we got Asik.
Clark's second year is guaranteed, Gee has a team option.
no it isn't, not until 7/7/14 - which gives us a week to see if we can get a max guy.
From a personality perspective I don't really want a guy who pouted about being replaced by a better player at his position and then signs on with a new agent to ensure he gets traded. I know athletes should have that competitive nature, but honestly he just seems like he is out for him and if the team wins its just icing on the cake.