Aug 30, 2009 12:46 PM EST
Mike Brown was reportedly behind the push to acquire Anthony Parker and Jamario Moon this offseason and he is thrilled to have the added size on the wing.
After the season, the coaches and front office studied film on how the Magic and other teams exploited Cleveland's lack of size and quickness on the wing, primarily when LeBron James was out of the game.
"When LeBron went out, we had no one to guard Paul Pierce, Ron Artest or some of those guys [Rashard Lewis, Hedu Turkoglu, Mickael Pietrus] with Orlando. Parker and Moon can get out and defend the 3-point line, and you have guys who are 6-6 and 6-8 coming after you with their arms up. That will help us a lot, and enable us to rest LeBron more in some games."
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Cleveland isn't a likely destination for Stephen Jackson, who has shockingly requested a trade from Golden State.
Jackson has multiple years left on his contract, which the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes will shy the Cavaliers away from a trade.
"Due to the contract alone, it seems unlikely the Cavs would want Jackson and the four years left on his deal, even if he's a quality player," Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer wrote.
"It is true that Mike Brown is close with Jackson and helped turn his career around when the two were together in Indiana. But Jackson's actions and behavior over the last few years have red-flagged him. I guess you never say never, but it doesn't seem to be a good fit."
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Appearing in New York with Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson said he does not want to return to the Warriors this season.
"I don't think I'll be a Warrior next year. I'm looking to leave," Jackson said.
Jackson said the Warriors have been made aware of his desire to be traded.
"I really can't get too much into it right now, but I'm just looking to go somewhere where I can go and win a championship," Jackson said.
Jackson listed the Cavs, any of the three teams in Texas and the Knicks as his preferred destinations.
Jackson won a championship as a member of the Spurs during the 2002-03 season.
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Cavaliers Aug 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Aug 28, 2009
Anderson Varejao isn't worried about how his role will change with Shaquille O'Neal in Cleveland.
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Press Release | Aug 25, 2009
The Cavaliers selected Danny Green with the 46th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
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The Plain Dealer (ESPN interview) | Aug 24, 2009
LeBron James pointedly noted that his loyalty is to Akron, Ohio, and said he's looking forward to free-agency.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 23, 2009
The Cavaliers could use Zydrunas Ilgauskas as a trade chip between now and February.
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Associated Press | Aug 22, 2009
Shaquille O'Neal says that he didn't steal the idea for his television show from former teammate Steve Nash.
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Columbus Dispatch | Aug 21, 2009
LeBron James has tried to reduce his basketball workload this offseason.
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Wall Street Journal | Aug 21, 2009
If the Shaquille O'Neal experiment doesn't work out in Cleveland, the Cavs could put him on the trading block.
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Arizona Republic | Aug 20, 2009
Steve Nash originally had an idea for the reality show where he competes against players in their own sport.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 19, 2009
LeBron James will be part of a back-to-school television special next month.
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Plain Dealer | Aug 18, 2009
The Cavaliers are close to signing second-round draft choice Danny Green, according to a league source.
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Hoops Daily | Aug 17, 2009
Leon Powe, who signed with the Cavaliers last week, says the Celtics never made him an offer to return.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 16, 2009
The Cavaliers are expected to sign second-round pick Danny Green soon.
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Twitter (Brian Windhorst) | Aug 15, 2009
The Cavaliers have signed guard Rob Kurz to a non-guaranteed deal.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 14, 2009
Leon Powe, who signed with the Cavaliers on Wednesday, is moving his rehabilitation to Cleveland.
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Press Release | Aug 12, 2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent forward Leon Powe to a contract.
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ESPN | Aug 12, 2009
LeBron James defended his decision not to shake hands with the Magic after his Cavaliers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs this past season.
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Yahoo! | Aug 11, 2009
If Leon Powe's knee checks out well, he will sign a two-year deal with Cleveland.
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NBA.com | Aug 9, 2009
Anderson Varejao of the Cavaliers and Leandro Barbosa of the Suns teamed up to promote a charity game in Brazil.
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Twitter (Brian Windhorst) | Aug 8, 2009
The Cavaliers have shown interest in Leon Powe, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that no progress has been made.
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ESPN | Aug 7, 2009
LeBron James is unlikely to accept the Cavs' offer of a contract extension this off-season.
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Yahoo! | Aug 6, 2009
LeBron James was asked about the possibility he will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers beyond the 2009-10 season.
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Plain-Dealer | Aug 6, 2009
LeBron James commented publicly on the Shaquille O'Neal signing for the first time on Thursday.
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News-Herald | Aug 6, 2009
The Cavaliers have been rumored as a suitor for Bruce Bowen, but they are unlikely to sign him.
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Press Release | Aug 4, 2009
The Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will open the season on October 27th.
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SI.com | Aug 3, 2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves were penalized for releasing details of their 2009-10 schedule.
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News Herald | Aug 3, 2009
The Cavaliers will not be able to add a major free-agent next summer to put next to LeBron James.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 2, 2009
Leon Powe has a contract offer on the table from the Cavaliers, but the forward may wait to sign anywhere.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Aug 2, 2009
The Cavaliers never extended an offer to forward Drew Gooden, according to Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Plain Dealer | Aug 1, 2009
Cleveland offered Hakim Warick more than $1 million less than the Bucks.
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ESPN | Aug 1, 2009
Bruce Bowen was waived on Friday by the Bucks in a cost-saving move.
