DONE DEAL: Shaq to Cleveland for Sasha Pavlovic and Ben Wallace/ EDIT: Villanueva next???

[kingjames23]

Originally Posted by raptors29

I doubt Villanueva goes to Cleveland. Dude rather get paid in Milwaukee.

It's being reported it is highly unlikely they will make him a qualifying offer, he sounds like he wants to be a Cav from things he has said.

"It's still highly unlikely the Bucks will make a $4.6 million qualifying offer to Villanueva, since that would lock them back up in fiscal handcuffs.Instead, with the potential for a few more dollars in their pocket from the trade, the Bucks are more likely to turn their attention to Ersan Ilyasova, who hasbeen playing in Europe, and try to lure him back to Milwaukee. Ilyasova stands to make considerably more money if he stays in Europe, but the Bucks are hopingIlyasova would find the potential for considerable playing time appealing enough to return."
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/49051611.html

 

[canifly34]

They still aint winning %^$# this season. Just like last year, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that. Cleveland isimmuned to winning championships if anyone hasn't noticed yet...

 

[dirtylicious]

The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday was more than just a contract dump for the Phoenix Suns.

It also was done to satisfy point guard Steve Nash.

According to an NBA source, Nash expressed his displeasure with O'Neal during a meeting last week in New York with general manager Steve Kerr.

Nash, still one of the best point guards in the NBA, will become a free agent after this season if the Suns can't sign him this summer to a contract extension.

"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer,'' said the NBA source who requested his name not be used. "That pretty much sealed it.''

Nash had grown weary of O'Neal's inability to keep up with the fast-paced play that the Suns had been so successful with in the past and with O'Neal's demand to be a bigger part of the offense.

The Suns shocked many around the NBA when they acquired O'Neal midway in the 2007-08 season, giving them a low-post presence that was contrary to the way they had been playing. They still won 55 games after he was acquired but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season with O'Neal, they failed to reach the playoffs.

O'Neal was in the final year of his contract that will pay him $20 million. Nash will be making $13 million this season.

 

[CP1708]

Originally Posted by Dirtylicious

The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday was more than just a contract dump for the Phoenix Suns.

It also was done to satisfy point guard Steve Nash.

According to an NBA source, Nash expressed his displeasure with O'Neal during a meeting last week in New York with general manager Steve Kerr.

Nash, still one of the best point guards in the NBA, will become a free agent after this season if the Suns can't sign him this summer to a contract extension.

"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer,'' said the NBA source who requested his name not be used. "That pretty much sealed it.''

Nash had grown weary of O'Neal's inability to keep up with the fast-paced play that the Suns had been so successful with in the past and with O'Neal's demand to be a bigger part of the offense.

The Suns shocked many around the NBA when they acquired O'Neal midway in the 2007-08 season, giving them a low-post presence that was contrary to the way they had been playing. They still won 55 games after he was acquired but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season with O'Neal, they failed to reach the playoffs.

O'Neal was in the final year of his contract that will pay him $20 million. Nash will be making $13 million this season.

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[MVP]

Originally Posted by Dirtylicious

The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday was more than just a contract dump for the Phoenix Suns.

It also was done to satisfy point guard Steve Nash.

According to an NBA source, Nash expressed his displeasure with O'Neal during a meeting last week in New York with general manager Steve Kerr.

Nash, still one of the best point guards in the NBA, will become a free agent after this season if the Suns can't sign him this summer to a contract extension.

"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer,'' said the NBA source who requested his name not be used. "That pretty much sealed it.''

Nash had grown weary of O'Neal's inability to keep up with the fast-paced play that the Suns had been so successful with in the past and with O'Neal's demand to be a bigger part of the offense.

The Suns shocked many around the NBA when they acquired O'Neal midway in the 2007-08 season, giving them a low-post presence that was contrary to the way they had been playing. They still won 55 games after he was acquired but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season with O'Neal, they failed to reach the playoffs.

O'Neal was in the final year of his contract that will pay him $20 million. Nash will be making $13 million this season.

Cue Shaq throwing Nash under the bus in 3....2....1....

 

[ph3n0m3n0n]

Originally Posted by CP1708

Originally Posted by Dirtylicious

The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday was more than just a contract dump for the Phoenix Suns.

It also was done to satisfy point guard Steve Nash.

According to an NBA source, Nash expressed his displeasure with O'Neal during a meeting last week in New York with general manager Steve Kerr.

Nash, still one of the best point guards in the NBA, will become a free agent after this season if the Suns can't sign him this summer to a contract extension.

"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer,'' said the NBA source who requested his name not be used. "That pretty much sealed it.''

Nash had grown weary of O'Neal's inability to keep up with the fast-paced play that the Suns had been so successful with in the past and with O'Neal's demand to be a bigger part of the offense.

The Suns shocked many around the NBA when they acquired O'Neal midway in the 2007-08 season, giving them a low-post presence that was contrary to the way they had been playing. They still won 55 games after he was acquired but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season with O'Neal, they failed to reach the playoffs.

O'Neal was in the final year of his contract that will pay him $20 million. Nash will be making $13 million this season.

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I'm guessing the awards they garnered doesn't = success?

Or maybe you're still on that championship high.

And stop Dwight? he plays the best 1 on 1 defense on himself that I've seen in a long time.

 

[crossisom]

Why is everyone suddenly forgetting Amare's injury? The Suns were also still in the playoff race 70 games into the season and Shaq was playing pretty damngood. They act like it's the Big Cactus' fault all of a sudden.

Oh well, anything to cause drama around this trade. The media sucks %@+.

 

[CP1708]

Originally Posted by PH3N0M3N0N

Originally Posted by CP1708

Originally Posted by Dirtylicious

The trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday was more than just a contract dump for the Phoenix Suns.

It also was done to satisfy point guard Steve Nash.

According to an NBA source, Nash expressed his displeasure with O'Neal during a meeting last week in New York with general manager Steve Kerr.

Nash, still one of the best point guards in the NBA, will become a free agent after this season if the Suns can't sign him this summer to a contract extension.

"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer,'' said the NBA source who requested his name not be used. "That pretty much sealed it.''

Nash had grown weary of O'Neal's inability to keep up with the fast-paced play that the Suns had been so successful with in the past and with O'Neal's demand to be a bigger part of the offense.

The Suns shocked many around the NBA when they acquired O'Neal midway in the 2007-08 season, giving them a low-post presence that was contrary to the way they had been playing. They still won 55 games after he was acquired but lost in the first round of the playoffs. This season with O'Neal, they failed to reach the playoffs.

O'Neal was in the final year of his contract that will pay him $20 million. Nash will be making $13 million this season.

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I'm guessing the awards they garnered doesn't = success?

Or maybe you're still on that championship high.

And stop Dwight? he plays the best 1 on 1 defense on himself that I've seen in a long time.

Clearly, you need help here. Mr Nash who is by far THEE most overrated player in history, and has never even been to a finals unless David Letterman sendshim, is upset with a man who has 4 titles, and SIX trips to the finals in his career. And why? Because Mr Nash enjoyed the Suns SUCCESS of never winning inthe playoffs or even making the finals. Terrific. The Suns are a much better team now, great job Steve.
Oh and all of this is the Suns bending over for a 35 year old washed up has been. Even greater. The Suns franchise has now just assured themselves of neverwinning for another 6-7 solid years, all because of one worthless player. ZO should be so proud right now knowing his hero will never do anything andcompletely ruined his franchise.

 

[big j 33]

[h1]Shaq Will Wear No. 33 In Cleveland[/h1]

Jun 26, 2009 5:11 PM EST

Shaquille O'Neal is going back to his old No. 33 in Cleveland.

O'Neal was traded to the Cavaliers on Thursday, and the team announced his jersey decision on Friday. The center, a 15-time All-Star, wore No. 33 in high school and at LSU before turning pro.

He wore No. 32 for the Magic, Lakers, Heat and Suns.

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