Free-agent forward Rashard Lewis, who has played his entire nine-year NBA career in Seattle, is headed to Orlando after agreeing to a long-term deal with the Magic, according to multiple reports. An Orlando television station, WKMG Local 6, reported Monday that Lewis had agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract, while ESPN.com, citing NBA front-office […]
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Q&A With Bob Finnan
Bob Finnan is one of the areas more dynamic writers. Finnan, from The Morning Journal, has covered sports in Northeast Ohio since graduating from Kent State University in 1980. Bob just finished his 12th year covering the Cavaliers and has brought insight and analysis that makes him one of the best. CavsNews had a chance to catch up with Bob and he shared some insight into being a Cavalier sports reporter.
Jason Kapono To Become a Raptor
Free agent sharpshooter Jason Kapono has quickly reached an agreement Sunday to leave the Miami Heat and sign a four-year deal believed to be worth $24 million with the Toronto Raptors. Source: ESPN.com
Cavaliers Scream Team Auditions
The Scream Team will be conducting auditions on Saturday, July 21st at 9:00 a.m. Auditions will take place at St. Edwards High School at 13500 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH. Candidates must be at least 18 years old by November 1st, 2007. Candidates are encouraged to pre-register, however walk-ups will be accepted. For more information visit […]
Pavlovic and Varejao receive qualifying offers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, as expected, have tendered qualifying offers to Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao. This means that each player qualifies as a restricted free agent and also gives the Cavaliers the right of first refusal on re-signing each. Pavlovic, who played in 67 games this season, while staring in 28 of them averaged 9.0 […]
Free Agency Starts Sunday
What does this year’s free agency look like? It all starts at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. “This isn’t the greatest class,†said TNT’s Charles Barkley. “But there are some players out there who can help some people.†There is a 10-day moratorium during which teams can negotiate with free agents, but no signings can take place […]
Is Boykins poised to become the next Cavalier?
Earl Boykins will become a free agent Bucks General Manager Larry Harris confirmed. “He has given no indication he intends to fulfill the option year.â€Â Boykins has until Saturday to notify the team if he plans to return. The 5-5 Boykins will forgo the 3 million dollar player option on his contract. Boykins, a Cleveland […]
Scott Williams Replaced by Austin Carr on FSN Ohio
Scott Williams and FSN Ohio parted ways on Tuesday. Williams said the relationship ended amicably. Williams played 15 years in the NBA – including a one year stint with the Cavs. Former Cavaliers guard Austin Carr will replace Williams. Williams indicated that he will pursue a career in coaching.