April 2010 Basketball Wiretap

Mavs Will Pursue Ilgauskas

Feb 19, 2013 12:22 PM

The Mavericks intend to pursue Zydrunas Ilgauskas if he receives a buyout from the Washington Wizards.

Erick Dampier underwent successful surgery Wednesday morning to repair an open dislocation of his right middle finger suffered on Tuesday.

"He'll be out for a while," coach Rick Carlisle said. "I'm just not sure exactly how long."

The Mavericks can only offer Ilgauskas a prorated portion of the veteran's minimum salary of about $1.3 million. Ilgauskas has spent his entire 12-year career with the Cavaliers, but he would have to wait 30 days to return to Cleveland.

ESPN

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Cleveland Pressed For Answer From Suns Before Doing Jamison Deal

Feb 19, 2013 12:22 PM

The Cavaliers completed Wednesday's trade for Antawn Jamison after they were unable to complete a trade with the Phoenix Suns for Amare Stoudemire.

After nearly a week of talks the Cavs pushed for an answer Wednesday afternoon, but the Suns either rejected Cleveland's final offer or were asked to wait.

Plain Dealer

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Cavs Make Deal For Jamison

Feb 19, 2013 12:22 PM

The Cavaliers have officially acquired Antawn Jamison from the Wizards, according to Michael Lee from the Washington Post.

The Wizards will receive Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Al Thornton, Brian Skinner, the draft rights to Emir Preldzic and a first round pick.

The Clippers are also involved and will receive Drew Gooden, who will be bought out.

Along with Jamison, Cleveland will receive Sebastian Telfair.

?Z has been a cornerstone part of this franchise and his jersey will hang in the rafters here some day, not only because of his play, but because of the tremendous person he is and what he has meant to the franchise and the community,? GM Danny Ferry said in a press release. ?He has represented the Cavaliers, Cleveland and the NBA at a consistently high level for many years. We wish Z and his family the best.?

Cleveland has pursued Jamison since November.

?Antawn is a great pro. We are very excited to have an experienced all-star player of Antawn?s caliber and character join us,? Ferry said. ?He has the ability to add a special, unique dimension to our team with a strong inside presence and the ability to stretch teams defensively, while impacting the entire court. We think he matches the culture we have built, and continue to build, and will fit well with our group on the court and off.?

Click here to read RealGM's 'Grading The Deal' analysis for this trade.

Michael Lee/Washington Post

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Cavs Could Potentially Only Give Up Z And Moon For Jamison

Feb 19, 2013 12:22 PM

The Wizards are still waiting on a firm offer for Antawn Jamison from the Cavaliers.

"The ball is in Cleveland's court," one source told ESPN.com. "If Cleveland comes back with a firm offer based on the potential deals they discussed, I think the Wizards will move Jamison."

At least one potential deal discussed with Cleveland on Tuesday (Jamison and Mike James for Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Jamario Moon) would put the Wizards below the tax this season.

ESPN

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Jamison Talks With Cleveland Intensify

Feb 19, 2013 12:22 PM

Trade talks between the Cavaliers and Wizards for Antawn Jamison have intensified on Tuesday, sources tell Yahoo!

The Cavaliers have yet to meet Washington's asking price, which is believed to include J.J. Hickson.

Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Celtics are also chasing Jamison, and testing interest in Rasheed Wallace in order to open a spot for Jamison.  But Windhorst cites sources who say that this scenario is unlikely for the Celtics.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo!

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Heat Showing Interest In Jamison

Feb 19, 2013 12:23 PM

The Cavaliers aren't the only team with interest in acquiring forward Antawn Jamison from the Wizards.

The Heat have expressed interest as of late, sources told the Washington Post.

Trading Jamison could help the Wizards get under the luxury tax threshold depending on what type of contracts they take back in a deal.

Washington Post

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Cleveland Debating Amare, Jamison

Feb 19, 2013 12:23 PM

The Cavaliers are debating whether they should try to acquire Amare Stoudemire from the Suns or Antawn Jamison from the Wizards.

"Cavs front office internally debating merits of trading for Amar'e Stoudemire vs Antawn Jamison. Not much on line --only franchise's future," Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports wrote on his Twitter page.

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Boston Talking Deal For Both Jamison, Butler

Feb 19, 2013 12:23 PM

The Boston Celtics are discussing a deal with the Washington Wizards for forwards Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Friday.

The proposed deal would send the expiring contracts of Ray Allen, Brian Scalabrine and J.R. Giddens to the Wizards.

An actual trade is not yet imminent, but it represents the bold thinking of Danny Ainge ahead of the deadline.

The teams are expected to continue discussing the deal on Friday and throughout All-Star weekend.

Yahoo!

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Ilgauskas Playing Wait Game On Possible Trade

Feb 19, 2013 12:21 PM

Zydrunas Ilgauskas said he was not worried about next week's trade deadline. In order for Cleveland to make a major move, they will likely be forced to deal his expiring contract.

"I want to be here, but we have to wait and see," he said. "I don't know anything. I've got two kids at home. I've got enough stuff to worry about."

Most experts expect Ilgauskas to be waived and return to the Cavaliers if he is traded.

"The puppet has a no-trade contract," he said.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

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LeBron Fueling Drive For Jamison

Feb 19, 2013 12:24 PM

LeBron James is the one driving Cleveland's pursuit of Jamison, according to a source, and Cavs GM Danny Ferry is attempting to appease his star.

The Wizards want a young asset in return and the Cavaliers have been reluctant to include J.J. Hickson.

CBS Sports

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