Category — Cavs
Steely Dan And The Story That Keeps Ticking
-
That psychotic email Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent to fans ripping LeBron James cost him a little chump change today. In addition to the wrath Gilbert earned from Team LeBron, Rev. Jesse Jackson and a whole lot of other folks, NBA Commissioner David Stern clipped Gilbert’s wallet for $100,000. He probably drops more than that with the valet.
As far as Gilbert responding to criticism from Rev. Jackson, he backed off like a 4-year-old getting his hand slapped for the 1st time.
“I strongly disagree with Rev. Jesse Jackson’s recent comments and we are not going to engage in any related discussion on it,” Gilbert said.
Guess he likes picking fights with bigger guys like LeBron instead of Rev. Jackson.
AP
July 12, 2010 No Comments
Rip City
-
Like us, you’re probably weary about all things LeBron James, unless you’re a Heat fan. But this nugget is much too good to pass up.
Dan Gilbert, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, had a bitter response to LeBron James bolting his club. Among his rants: “I personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA Championship before the self-titled former ‘King’ wins one,” Gilbert said in a letter to Cavs’ fans.
Good luck with that, dude.
NBA.com
July 9, 2010 No Comments
Byron: Lord Of Cleveland?
-
All signs were pointing to Brian Shaw being the Cavs new coach. But the Laker assistant withdrew from consideration, maybe signaling the Lakers (or Kobe?) finally got in his ear and saying just wait a minute.
Byron Scott supposedly is close to a deal with Cleveland. It’s a serious turn of events since Scott practically wished Shaw luck in his new venture, only to have the Cavs (or Shaw) switch gears during the last 24 hours.
Scott supposedly ranks high on LeBron’s list of coaches. Whether that’s enough to entice him to return to the Cavs remains to be seen.
The Lakers? Stay tuned. Phil Jackson is scheduled to announce his plans by week’s end, which of course we’ve said all along, he’ll retire with his 11 rings, ride into the L.A. sunset and eventually tie the knot with Jeanie Buss.
FanHouse.com
June 30, 2010 No Comments
Shaw To Cavs Done Deal?
-
The agent for Brian Shaw told writer Brad Turner that the Laker assistant is “close to accepting deal” to become head coach of the Cavs. Guess they really want to export the Triangle offense to Cleveland.
What Shaw’s hiring will mean for LeBron James, Phil Jackson and all the other players in the free agent and coaching market will play out within the next week. But the ramifications of it are huge.
It also means, with Jackson’s expected departure this week, Byron Scott will be the next Laker coach.
L.A. Times
What will Brown do?: The high-flying reserve guard supposedly is opting out of his deal with the Lakers to become a free agent. Will he head back to Cleveland, where he played as a rookie?
Actually, Brown would prefer to return to the Lakers, but wants a new deal that pays more than the $2 million he was scheduled to make next season.
FanHouse
June 29, 2010 No Comments
No Thanks
-
Tom Izzo turned down the Cavs today and decided to stay at the Michigan State. Makes sense to us. Why take the Cavs’ job when you aren’t sure the franchise (LeBron James) isn’t returning? Without James, the Cavs are in a serious rebuilding mode and maybe worst.
Detroit Free Press
June 15, 2010 No Comments
Why? Might Be A Deal He Can’t Refuse
-
Would Tom Izzo seriously consider leaving Michigan State for the Cavs? Apparently, he’s considering it.
If owner Dan Gilbert is willing to throw that kinda cash at his feet (or at least what’s been reported), then why not?
And if LeBron returns…
AP
June 8, 2010 No Comments
Brown Out In Cleveland
-
Someone had to take the fall. Since the Cavs couldn’t fire Mo Williams, they sacrificed Mike Brown instead. Brown was fired today for failing to get his club to the NBA Finals this season.
The NBA Coach of the Year last season, Brown guided the Cavs to the league’s best record for the past 2 regular seasons, but they fell short in the playoffs. Boston stunned them in this post-season and the Magic bounced them last year.
So is Stan Van Gundy next?
Cleveland Plain Dealer
May 24, 2010 No Comments
He’s A Stay At Home Daddy Now
-
With Shaq gone for 6 to 8 weeks, many have speculated whether the Cavs will fade or flourish. Many believe Shaq’s absence will hurt. Are you kidding me? Granted, it was only the Knicks they pounded by 30 tonight, but the King (who had 57 points in three quarters against the Knicks) and Cleveland play faster and better without the Daddy. He’s just icing on the cake. If they need a center, Zydrunas Ilgauskas is waiting for that 30-day window to expire so he can take up the slack.
And last time we checked, the Cavs are still in the East. We still believe they’re playing the best ball of any NBA team now (the Mavs would surely argue), but they’re not getting tested every night like Western Conference teams.
March 1, 2010 No Comments
