Which I guess explains why the Knicks may sign Drummond?

Would be sort of sorry to lose McGee; one or two veterans are handy to have on hand with a real young team.
i read that Osman is also subject of trade rumors. I hope so. The guy is hitting 35% of his shots for the and an amazing 25% in the past dozen games. They don't trade bags of balls in basketball do they? I guess we'll get some other guy with a similar contract instead.

McGee traded to Denver.

Drummond finally bought out.

Andre Drummond and the Cavaliers have agreed to a contract buyout according to Shams Charania.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Drummond will take meetings with the Knicks, Celtics, Lakers, Nets and Hornets. The Lakers are said to be the favorites, but Drummond is going to do his due diligence. His fantasy managers are hoping for a decision sooner rather than later.

Larry Nance Jr.: ‘Cleveland will always be home for the Nances, it’s in our blood’
Updated: 5:50 p.m. | Published: 5:28 p.m.

By Larry Nance Jr. as told to Chris Fedor | cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After getting traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday morning, Larry Nance Jr. reflected on his time with his hometown Cavaliers.

He wanted to share those thoughts in his own words:

The Cleveland Cavaliers -- an organization that while I’ve only played for 3½ years, I’ve been a part of for each and every one of my 28. From being in my Dad’s arms as a 2 year old as I watched his jersey get retired at Gund Arena, to TeePeeing Shaq’s house with my family to “Welcome him to the neighborhood” when he came to the Cavs in 2009, and even playing 1-on-1 games with current Cavs GM and friend Koby Altman to get in shape for my high school basketball season, this organization has been a part of every stage of my life.


When I got traded here it was the best thing that could’ve happened to both me, and my entire family. I got to play with another pretty decent player from Akron, Ohio and be part of a team that went to the Finals, was fortunate enough to buy a house less than 10 minutes from where I grew up, and the greatest gift of all, my wife and I welcomed our new baby girl into our lives.

Being born and raised here, I’ve always felt that Cleveland -- and the people who live here -- are so deserving of more. More love, more acknowledgement, more appreciation. While playing here I’ve tried to facilitate exactly that, and just because I’m moving on to a new team doesn’t mean that will stop, this will always be home for me.

The best way I can describe how this move happened is going back the 2018 playoffs. When I got traded here, I hadn’t played in many meaningful games before being thrust into a championship contender, and to be honest, I wasn’t ready for it. To play in the playoffs and be successful, you have to be extremely confident in yourself, and I just wasn’t yet comfortable in my skin as a player. Since getting to taste that level of basketball and competitiveness, the desire to get back there has been growing and growing. Over the past 3 years since those playoffs I’ve gotten to learn more about who I am as a player and groom myself to be ready for the next time I’d be lucky enough to get the chance to play on that stage again.




As for the Cavs … this team is going to be a problem for the Eastern Conference when this talented young core is ready to compete. Darius Garland, the charismatic floor general with the kind of polished game every point guard should aspire to have. Collin Sexton is already one of the most efficient scorers in the league, and the hardest worker I’ve ever been around. I wasn’t around Kawhi Leonard when he was a young player in the league, but I imagine he was quite like Issac. A defensive presence right away, with the tools and work ethic to develop an elite offensive game as well.

Jarrett Allen, at 23, is already one of the best paint protectors in the league, and a center any team would be lucky to have. Really good player, even better person. I’ve played many times against Lauri Markkanen, so I’m all too familiar with the kind of matchup nightmare he is for defenses. While I didn’t spend too much time around Evan Mobley, I did get to watch a few workouts and he’s got the kind of potential that screams future star.




Koby and the front office have done an incredible job drafting and acquiring young talent. Unfortunately for me, I was the old man of the bunch with a desire to win now, and craving more of the big stage.

This trade was absolutely a collaboration. I had expressed my desire to win now to Koby and the front office if we could find a deal that helped everyone, and they certainly did that. Going to Portland is something that I am extremely excited about. This is a team that has seen the biggest stages and is hungry for more, and I’m thrilled that they believe I can help them climb higher. This opportunity is one that I’m very ready to take advantage of and I have the Cavs to thank for preparing me for it.




My family and I couldn’t be more thankful to the Cavs organization and the entire Northeast Ohio community. Cleveland will always be home for the Nances, it’s in our blood.

“You can take the kid out of Cleveland, but you can’t take Cleveland out of the kid.”

Hey it may be time to reactive this folder. The Cavs are the Surprise Team of the NBA and have yet to stumble [losing 2 to Brooklyn, 1 each to Phoenix and GS all with Mobley and others out is not a stumble]

Team is very, very good ! More than that they play the game the right way !

Two guys out tonight.

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We are like 5 days away from the first unsubstantiated “LeBron loves what he’s seeing from the young Cavaliers and might want to finish his career there” story and I honestly can’t wait.

12:43 AM · Dec 18, 2021·Twitter Web App

Been telling this to people for days !

Hmm, where would they find room for him? Replacing Osman off the bench? but Cedi is finally looking good.

Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Isaac Okoro, SF Out
Dec 16
Evan Mobley, C Out
Dec 18

Milwaukee Bucks NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF Out
Dec 14
Donte DiVincenzo, SG Out
Dec 14
Bobby Portis, C Out
Dec 16
Khris Middleton, SF Out
Dec 18
Rodney Hood, SG Out
Dec 18

The fun thing about this team is their effort. That is a separator.

They do have talent too - what a great job of re-assembling a good young core.

And Rubio was a great pickup, off a good summer, for veteran leadership

Cavs postponed today; Allen tests positive, 2 others apparently since I read 5 guys are out.
This season may not be lasting 82 games.

Saw on NBA TV today. 96-97% of players are vaccinated. The vast majority are non symptomatic.

Really? This is what is mass canceling games?

Now ranked a startling Number 7 in the NBA by ESPN; that's roughly 20 places above where they started the year.
Not sure when they play again or who will be able to play when.

The Cavaliers and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have agreed on a multi-year contract extension.

It's a feel-good development for the Cavs on Christmas Day. Bickerstaff gets job security in the midst of an impressive 19-13 start for Cleveland, who are the No. 5 seed in the East despite losing Collin Sexton (knee surgery) for the season, having star rookie Evan Mobley miss extended time with a hip injury, and fall prey to the wave of COVID that's sweeping the league.