Part 2
[ABJBrianW.] Slight, I think he was pretty offended and there are other teams with offers
[E-Light] Time to bring back the Ukraine Train then
[Ben] Grading on a scale of 1-10, how do you think the new ownership is doing?
[ABJBrianW.] Who's that?
[E-Light] Vitaly potapenko, you have to know him, same draft as Z
[ABJBrianW.] I think Dan Gilbert has made a lot of mistakes and his arrogance is mostly the reason
[Kypus] did we at least give Traylor a wink and nod that we wanted him back after the main FAs are signed? that's how it seemed
[ABJBrianW.] Cavs tried to trade for V last season
[MYoung23] What veterans might they look at with the minimum to flill out the roster?
[ABJBrianW.] No, didn't know it was coming. In fact, when I called him he didn't know he had an option coming up in three days
[Kypus]
[ABJBrianW.] It will depend on who's left out there
[NarlCavs] If Cavs miss on all their FA targets, will they save the cap space for next summer or sign the best of what's left on the market
[ChicagoCavFan] Donyell Marshall - any word on him - we were keen on him last year?
[ABJBrianW.] I like Marshall, I haven't heard anything there though. There are a lot of ways to use cap space
[ABJBrianW.] You can make midseason trades and get guys when teams are looking to rebuild. Classic example is New Orleans
[Karma] What prominent Cavalier's brass are at Vegas?
[ABJBrianW.] They just gave away Baron Davis
[ABJBrianW.] Ferry and Mike Brown aren't here, interestingly.
[ABJBrianW.] Mike Bratz, dirc. of operations, is
[ABJBrianW.] Tarver is in the game
[E-Light] warkentian, what position will he have w/ cavs?
[highplainsdrifter] who's playing the best so far?
[ABJBrianW.] I'm not sure Warkentein will be back, but I'd sure as hell keep him. He used to work for Tark, knows dirty work
[ChicagoCavFan] what, did he clean his towel
[ABJBrianW.] Blake Stepp is looking pretty solid
[ABJBrianW.] No, Mark recruited his players
[ChicagoCavFan] reference to J Tarkanian...
[Ben] Speaking of dirty, have you heard where McInnis may end up?
[ABJBrianW.] Not Cleveland, I'll tell you. His agent is here tonight, I'll talk to him later. Jeff cost himself a lot of money at the end
[ronharper] Will Eric Snow start the season as a Cavalier? Or are the Cavs looking to get rid of his salary?
[6ft7_and_bald_] impossible to trade ...
[ABJBrianW.] I think Snow is here to stay, they love his character. There's all these stupid TV TOs, the game isn't even LIVE!!!
[Ginrai] What's the score?
[Karma] With this new rule where you can dump one players salary (Finley, Houston), will the Cavs be players with these FA's?
[E-Light] how's luke j. looked defensively?
[Ben] but I think it resets itself after 150 lines, so you have to keep up with it.
[ABJBrianW.] Luke has a couple steals, Cavs are down 59-50.
[ABJBrianW.] There's a chance the amnesty thing could make an impact on the Cavs depending on who's released
[ABJBrianW.] Right now, those guys might not be released unt il Oct. 1
[ABJBrianW.] That's a long time to wait and see
[Kypus] anyone have a URL to a box score of this game?
[Kypus] if it's available
[E-Light] how's the cavs organization feel about varejao?
[ABJBrianW.] Go to
www.vegassummerleague.com
[Kypus] thanks
[ABJBrianW.] They love Andy, one of the reasons they dumped Traylor was to free up PT
[highplainsdrifter] Who's your favorite Cavalier?
[ABJBrianW.] Former Cav Jelani McCoy just walked by, he's the oldest guy here
[ABJBrianW.] My favorite Cav? Joe Tait
[Kypus] Yeah mine too
[amac] Hello everyone
[Fundamentals] How will ANYBODY ever replace Tait when he leaves?
[ronharper] Is Andy lifting weights in the offseason? Have you seen him lately? Also, does Luke Jackson look stronger?
[ABJBrianW.] Tait told me he's doing two years and that's it
[MYoung23] Do the Cavaliers feel Varejao can develop into a PF that can start on a good team?
[6ft7_and_bald_] You replaced Chris Tomasson as main Cavs journalist for the Beacon Journal. What other work did you do before taking this job ?
[ABJBrianW.] I covered Kent State for three years. I'm only 27. Chris Tomasson is in the house, he now covers the Nuggets
[ABJBrianW.] Luke looks the same, he's still recovering. Andy is in Brazil, who knows what he's doing. Probably being swarmed by women
[highplainsdrifter] are you swarmed by women?
[ABJBrianW.] I am only swarmed by flies
[Fundamentals] GO FLASHES!
[amac] So, is anyone at The Beacon going to be covering the King Of The Court tournament the 16TH and 17th??
[6ft7_and_bald_] what do you think of Roger Brown's columns ?
[amac] LebROn James had the court redone in his logo and is the main sponsor with Nike
[ABJBrianW.] I think we cover it every year, probably Dave Morgan
[ABJBrianW.] 59-54 after three quarters
[ABJBrianW.] Roger Brown has a lot of guts, that's all I'll say
[Kypus] lol
[ronharper] Sasha Pavlovic. What does Ferry and Brown think of Sasha?
[amac] How is Gilchrist looking?
[E-Light] missed MYoung23: Do cavs feel varejao can develope into starting PF on good team
[ABJBrianW.] Haven't asked them. He's been n the job a week
[Brad_(CBBI)] Gilchrist isn't playing
[Brad_(CBBI)] he missed a team meeting and isnt playing, not a good start to his tenue as a Cavalier
[ABJBrianW.] Gilchrist is being benched. Branson Wright from the Plain Dealer is currently trying to figure out why.
[Fundamentals] You've had some interesting comments on your blog, how do you decide what goes in the column, and what stays in the blog?
[amac] Yeah Im late...is Lucas playing?
[ABJBrianW.] I blog what doesn't fit or what I feel at the moment
[Karma] lucas is playing
[ABJBrianW.] Lucas and Stepp are running the point
[NarlCavs] Who was the one who pushed for the Jiri Welsch trade?
[ABJBrianW.] Mark Warkentien traded Welsh, for cap room
[NarlCavs] I meant when they got him from Boston
[ABJBrianW.] Freije has 12 points, leading Cavs, Luke Jackson is 1-for-12
[Brad_(CBBI)] nice going Luke
[ronharper] Are the Cavaliers really serious about going after Eddy Curry? Or is he just an option just in case Z leaves?
[Brad_(CBBI)] still no lift in Luke's legs?
[Hurl_Bruce] Is Luke taking bad shots or just missing them?
[Kypus] is Luke shooting just jumpers?
[ABJBrianW.] Luke has good lift, just no hoops
[Karma] So out of james Thomas and Freije, who do you think has the inside running for a roster spot if there is one available?
[ABJBrianW.] They are running a lot of plays for Luke. He's just not making shots.
[ABJBrianW.] I like James Thomas, but they aren't the same player. Thomas is a rebounder, Freije is a shooter
[Fundamentals] Rust or mechanics for Luke?
[ABJBrianW.] Looks like rust
[ABJBrianW.] He's played almost every minute
[highplainsdrifter] Brian do you ever shoot hoops?
[ABJBrianW.] No, I play golf
[MYoung23] Jackson hasnt played competitive ball in over 7 months
[2_GUNZ_KGB] How are Marty & Kelena looking?
[ABJBrianW.] Sometimes we play horse after practice.
[King] Marty isnt playing
[2_GUNZ_KGB] Oh ok
[2_GUNZ_KGB] t/y
[ABJBrianW.] Marty has back spasms, Azubuike has six points, 3 boards
[E-Light] Hurt his back. Keller must be pushing him hard in weight room
[highplainsdrifter] who's the coolest Cavalier?
[ABJBrianW.] Luke Jackson is leading the team in assists, Blake Stepp is playing well
[ABJBrianW.] Stan Kellers isn't here
[E-Light] Who the hells blake stepp
[ronharper] How much imput is Lebron having in free agency? Besides his video to Redd, do you know if he is courting people?
[ABJBrianW.] The coolest Cav? I think it was Traylor, but Ira Newble is right there. He's mellow
[ABJBrianW.] LeBron is involved, he's not negoiating
[Karma] Has Olumide Oyedeji played thus far?
[ABJBrianW.] Blake Stepp, former Gonzaga standout
[6ft7_and_bald_] Any idea where Juanny might end up ?
[ABJBrianW.] Oyedeji has four points, 2 rebs. in 10 minutes
[ABJBrianW.] I think Dajuan Wagner is very sick
[Kypus] still?
[ABJBrianW.] I believe he may have a chronic disease
[Kypus] stomach disorder or nerves?
[Fundamentals] What is the worst question you have asked in interviewing a player?
[ABJBrianW.] Can't remember. Boozer got pissed at me once and McInnis has jumped at me a few times
[Karma] With a lack of bodies does Olumide have a hope in your opinion.
[Karma] as the next Diop?
[ABJBrianW.] Honestly, I wouldn't bet on any of these guys making the team. Maybe Freije.
[ABJBrianW.] I think Wagner has issues, I feel bad for him. That's all I'll say.
[Fundamentals] Just summer contracts you are talking right, excluding Luke and mini-Z.
[ABJBrianW.] Right
[Kypus] dang. I mean if we're talking about going as low as Mobley, we might as well have kept Juanny (if he was better)
[ABJBrianW.] Cavs have tied the game, very riveting
[ABJBrianW.] Haven't heard Mobley's name yet
[E-Light] any news walt wesley? the behind the scenes guy
[ABJBrianW.] He's probably playing a role with LArry Hughes, they are boys
[Kypus] we keep hearing Bobby Simmons/Cuttino Mobley as the "second tier" SGs
[ronharper] Can Bobby Simmons guard SG's? Who will play defense against the likes of Kobe and Ray Allen?
[ABJBrianW.] Simmons is younger and less nutty
[highplainsdrifter] Do you know any players that aren't money hungry? Who truly care about the game?
[E-Light] what's your opinion of danny gilbert
[ABJBrianW.] Well, when the players have a shot to get their "big deal" it is about the money. Later it might not be
[ABJBrianW.] I think Dan Gilbert is a dynamic business man with vision. So far, he's been a mistake prone and arrogant owner
