Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

**bichettehappens** · 03-28-2011, 05:17 AM

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2011 PREVIEW
Part 2: 21-25

20-25 range houses some potential bargain stars

Most teams don't expect to get a future star over 20 picks into the draft, and in most cases that is true. However, a few names have scouts excited about the value between picks 20 and 25 in the 2011 draft.

Boston College has been anchored in the middle by Keefe despite his offensive shortcomings

The most notable name in this range is Boston College center Eric Keefe. Keefe has impressed scouts with his defense and has drawn comparisons to Pacers starting center Roy Hibbert. He's earned the reputation as a hard-working, determined rebounder, averaging 8.4 boards. Although not an offensive threat at this point in his career (11.3 PPG), some believe with improved footwork he can eventually evolve into a solid third option on an NBA team. Some team will be happy with his rebounding and 2.3 blocks per game average nonetheless.

Two other intriguing prospects are Sweden's Magnus Englund and Stan Jackson out of Colorado. Both project to be a good fit at shooting guard at the next level, but the two are nearly polar opposites of each other. Englund is the fundamentally sound, basketball savvy player who will give you consistent production night in and night out.

Jackson, on the other hand, athletically blessed, yet erratically inconsistent guard who will either dominate the opponent or be virtually invisible on the court. If he refined his basketball skills Jackson could be a legitimate force in the league, but many scouts question if he'll ever truly put it all together.

The remaining two players in this range, PF Christopher Bell and SG Bryan Cohen, should eventually pan out to be solid role players. However, thus far neither one appears to have any tools that really standout amongst their peers.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**thecub** · 04-03-2011, 07:51 PM

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Im following

**bichettehappens** · 04-08-2011, 12:14 AM

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If it wasn't bad enough that the Cavaliers had dropped six straight, they lost their two contests this week by a combined 70 points. Both games saw a high score of 16 among Cleveland players, both the lowest totals of the season.

Ramon Sessions commits one of his nine turnovers against Atlanta.

"There's no excuse for games like this," said a visibly irritated Byron Scott during the post-game press conference. "I don't know if we have to go back to fundamentals or what, but we should never be looking at back-to-back losses of this magnitude."

Poor shooting, turnovers, and lack of defense can be pinpointed as the main causes for loss in both games. Ramon Sessions individually accounted for 9 of Cleveland's 17 turnovers in the loss to Atlanta, his 7th start of the season following the Mo Williams trade.

After Wednesday's loss, some began to speculate that the Cavaliers are perhaps losing games intentionally in order to ensure a better position in the 2011 draft. Center Anderson Varejao stepped forward to discard the rumors, stating "this team plays to win every time we step foot on the court."

The Cavaliers hope to break the losing streak on Sunday when they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, whom they defeated the last time they played on December 4th. Unfortunately for them that matchup is followed up by four consecutive games against playoff contenders.

Game Results
December 20, 2010

	125
	85

Top Performers

Utah	Cleveland
D. Williams Points: 22 Reb: 2 Ast: 12 Stl: 3 Blk: 1	A. Jamison Points: 16 Reb: 11 Ast: 0 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

December 22, 2010

	86
	116

Top Performers

Cleveland	Atlanta
J. Hickson Points: 16 Reb: 6 Ast: 1 Stl: 2 Blk: 0	J. Johnson Points: 31 Reb: 1 Ast: 6 Stl: 2 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

On Tap 12/26-1/1
Sun - 12/26

Tue - 12/28

Wed - 12/29

Sat - 1/1

**bichettehappens** · 04-08-2011, 01:26 AM

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Players of the Week | 12/19-12/25

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
R. Rondo Points: 20.0 Reb: 6.0 Ast: 12.0 Stl: 4.0 Blk: 0.7	C. Paul Points: 23.7 Reb: 7.3 Ast: 9.3 Stl: 2.3 Blk: 0.7

Transactions - Week 12/19-12/25

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
12/25/2010			Heat send Dexter Pittman to Skyforce
12/24/2010			Celtics sign Michael Finley to 1 year, $698K deal
12/24/2010			Pistons hire head coach Jay Triano
12/24/2010			Pistons fire head coach John Kuester
12/24/2010			Raptors send Joey Dorsey to BayHawks
12/23/2010			Pacers send Donte Greene to Mad Ants
12/22/2010			Hawks send Pape Sy to Flash
12/21/2010			Rockets send Jordan Hill to Vipers
12/20/2010			Celtics send Luke Harangody to Red Claws
12/19/2010			Suns sign Rafer Alston to 1 year, $1.76M deal
12/19/2010			Thunder send D.J. White to 66ers

New Notable Injuries - Week 12/19-12/25

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Ray Allen		Torn MCL	Out for season
James Harden		Broken Finger	Hurt 4-6 weeks
Manu Ginobili		Torn Hand Ligament	Out 2-4 weeks
Tyreke Evans		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 2-4 weeks
Kevin Love		Sprained Foot	Out 1-2 weeks
Andrew Bogut		Lower Back Strain	Out 1-2 weeks

Pacers: We won't deal just to deal
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Josh McRoberts | Pacers
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The Indiana power forward has apparently been a popular commodity around the league, but according to Pacers GM David Morway he won't come at an easy price. "He's an asset to this team, we will not be trading him unless we feel we receive equal value in return," he said. Apparently the asking price was too high for Portland as they were thought to initially be interested in boosting PF depth, but have since denied interest in trading for the forward.

Carter: Free agent with a 'catch'
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Vince Carter | Suns
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Carter, in his first season with Phoenix, could become a free agent after the 2010 season if the Suns decline his team option. With the recent rebuilding phase, some feel that is a very likely option. When asked by reporters, Carter stated "they haven't talked to me about it at all." However, the team could opt to keep him around as a veteran presence to help ease the transition of the youth movement.

Brockman confused by trade rumors
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Jon Brockman | Bucks
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In his first season with Milwaukee, the young center is already being tied to trade rumors after being traded for this past July. Oddly enough, the main team being mentioned is Portland, who originally selected him with the 8th pick of the second round in the 2009 draft. They are rumored to be offering Sean Marks, while the Hornets are said to be discussing a move involving D.J. Mbenga.

Murray rumors swirl in Washington
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Flip Murray | Wizards
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Even though he was only signed by Washington a little over a month ago, Murray has already been talked about in NBA rumor circles. Surprisingly enough, teams are showing interest in a player they could have acquired at the start of the season. Los Angeles is rumored to be offering up a second round pick for the veteran.

**bichettehappens** · 04-08-2011, 03:21 PM

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2011 PREVIEW
Part 3: 16-20

Wing players dominate 16-20

The 16-20 range of the draft, at least according to early rankings, houses a depth at the shooting guard and small forward positions, with the only exception being power forward Albert Lucas. The guard in this bunch that excites scouts the most, however, is Kentucky senior Louie Crawford.

Crawford could boost his draft stock with a strong senior campaign

Crawford has started the 2010 season at a blistering pace as the leader of the Wildcats, averaging 21.2 points per game, an improvement from his career average of 17.9. During his tenure at Kentucky, he has really earned a reputation as having one of the highest basketball IQ's in the draft class. Coach John Calipari speaks highly of his team captain, "he's a real leader out there on the court, it's like having an assistant coach in the game."

For SG Freddy Stokes from Australia, basketball talent seems to run in his blood-line. Stokes is the older brother of point guard Konrad Stokes, who is currently projected to be a top 10 selection in next year's draft. "It's kind of crazy, to hear all the hype surrounding him. Growing up I think he really admired me, he was always trying to follow in my footsteps and be like me," said Stokes. "Now look at him, it appears the pupil has surpassed the master [laughs]. Although I'm pretty sure I could still take him one-on-one." A dynamite shooter, some feel his defensive struggles will ultimately hurt his draft position.

Perhaps the player with the biggest upside in this bunch, however, is the lone outlier Lucas. Scouts see a lot of potential in the Wake Forest senior, although currently he has some limitations on offense. His work ethic and physicality should make him an impact player off the bench from the get-go. Then, with proper guidance his offensive game could blossom, making him a solid all-around player.

The remaining two prospects are both talented scorers, although some questions remain that could hurt their draft stock. SF Zach Ervin missed some time during his freshman season for marijuana use and possession, and some worry that it could be a recurring issue due to lack of maturity. If he can stay out of trouble he could be a solid contributor for an NBA team. Many scouts fear Anderson Wallace, although a gifted shooter, lacks the killer instinct and ability to take over a game that most teams want in a player drafted early in round 1. Both can improve their stock with impressive seasons in college this year, however.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-08-2011, 07:09 PM

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The Cavaliers were finally able to win their first game since trading Mo Williams, coincidentally enough against his new team, as they had the good fortune of opening the week against the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves who were without Kevin Love and Wesley Johnson. Veteran Antawn Jamison secured his 6th 30-point performance of the season to give the Cavaliers their first home victory since November 16th against Philadelphia. Williams had a decent performance against his former home, scoring 15 points in 41 minutes.

NBA Standings Updated: January 1, 2011
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Chicago	17	15	--
Milwaukee	16	15	0.5
Indiana	16	15	0.5
Cleveland	9	24	8.5
Detroit	8	25	9.5

In their second game of the week, Cleveland defeated the Orlando Magic for the second time so far this season. Ramon Sessions (14 points, 10 assists) and Jamison (19 points, 13 rebounds) led the way, each with a double-double. Alonzo Gee also contributed 17 points on 70% shooting from the bench. "This was a great win for us," said coach Byron Scott. "We got out ahead early and were able to hang on long enough to secure the victory. I'm proud of what our guys did out there today."

Unfortunately, the good play didn't last long as the Bobcats handed Cleveland a 27-point loss, and Jamison pointed to their 21 turnovers as a major reason. "We've got to start protected the ball more and making better decisions. We're shooting ourselves in the foot game in and game out with poor passes and ball handling," said Jamison.

The trend would continue into their Saturday bout against Chicago, were 23 turnovers propelled them to another 27-point defeat. They also had their fair share of struggles on the defensive end as evidenced by eight Bulls racking up double-digits in points. As the struggles continue, so do the murmurs around the league that Jamison, who averaged 24.0 points this week, could be on his way out the door. Cleveland general manager Ron Arens has yet to offer up a comment on the rumors but Jamison insists they don't bother him. "I've been in the league 12 years, I'm used to this. It's a part of the game," he said. It will be interesting to see if the Cavaliers do end up making a move before the February deadline.

Game Results
December 26, 2010

	96
	113

Top Performers

Minnesota	Cleveland
M. Beasley Points: 24 Reb: 3 Ast: 0 Stl: 1 Blk: 0	A. Jamison Points: 30 Reb: 4 Ast: 0 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

December 28, 2010

	81
	91

Top Performers

Orlando	Cleveland
G. Arenas Points: 28 Reb: 5 Ast: 3 Stl: 3 Blk: 1	R. Sessions Points: 14 Reb: 6 Ast: 10 Stl: 0 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

December 29, 2010

	78
	105

Top Performers

Cleveland	Charlotte
A. Jamison Points: 23 Reb: 6 Ast: 1 Stl: 2 Blk: 0	S. Jackson Points: 34 Reb: 8 Ast: 1 Stl: 2 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

January 1, 2011

	98
	125

Top Performers

Cleveland	Chicago
A. Jamison Points: 24 Reb: 5 Ast: 1 Stl: 1 Blk: 0	D. Rose Points: 20 Reb: 3 Ast: 3 Stl: 3 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 01:00 AM

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Players of the Week | 12/26-1/1

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
L. James Points: 27.0 Reb: 12.0 Ast: 14.0 Stl: 2.0 Blk: 3.0	T. Parker Points: 32.3 Reb: 2.8 Ast: 8.8 Stl: 3.3 Blk: 0.0

Transactions - Week 12/26-1/1

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
12/30/2010			Mavericks send Dominique Jones to Legends
12/29/2010			Nuggets send Gary Forbes to Stampede
12/28/2010			Wizards send Trevor Booker to Dakota Wizards
12/27/2010			Hornets send David Andersen to Thunderbirds
12/26/2010			Bucks send Garrett Temple to Mad Ants

New Notable Injuries - Week 12/26-1/1

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Boris Diaw		Broken Finger	Hurt 4-6 weeks
Solomon Alabi		Plantar Fasciitis	Hurt 2-4 weeks
Byron Mullens		Sore Knee	Hurt 1-2 weeks

Teams inquire about O'Neal
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Jermaine O'Neal | Celtics
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This past week spurred some rumors involving the Boston center. The two most popular rumors had O'Neal going to either the Wizards or Kings, although no specifics of the deals were revealed. Since then, a representative for the Kings has come forth stating they are not pursuing O'Neal. According to Celtics GM Danny Ainge there are no deals in the works. I'm sure if the right offer comes along Boston will be willing to part with the big man.

Time to move on?
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Derek Fisher | Lakers
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After being linked to rumors that he could potentially sign with the Miami Heat this past summer, nothing came to fruition and Fisher returned to the Lakers. Now the latest news had rumor of Fisher taking his talents to South Beach via trade. However, the Heat have now made it known that they are no longer pursuing Fisher but if the Lakers were entertaining offers with Miami then there is a possibility he might end up in trade talks headed elsewhere.

Farmar evades trade talk
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Jordan Farmar | Nets
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Farmar isn't phased by the trade talks surrounding New Jersey. Despite being linked to several trade rumors, mainly one sending him to Memphis in exchange for Darrell Arthur. The backup point guard nonchalantly discarded the rumors, saying "this kind of thing happens every season for nearly every player. And how many trades happen each year?" The Nets are reportedly not interested in a Farmor-for-Arthur swap, but who knows if a different offer might change their minds.

Magic deny trade rumors
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J.J. Redick | Magic
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Indiana acquired Donte Greene last month with hopes that he would boost their bench. However, after sending him down to the developmental league last week the Pacers are reportedly seeking immediate help elsewhere. One player they've been linked to is Orlando's Redick, but it remains to be seen what the Magic are seeking in return.

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 02:21 PM

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Around The NBA: Full Court Press
December Recap

Players/Rookies of the Month

Players of the Month | December 2010

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
D. Wade Points: 31.9 Reb: 5.9 Ast: 5.8 Stl: 2.7 Blk: 1.9	K. Durant Points: 32.9 Reb: 10.4 Ast: 1.4 Stl: 1.6 Blk: 1.4

Rookies of the Month | December 2010

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
J. Wall Points: 18.7 Reb: 4.0 Ast: 10.3 Stl: 3.1 Blk: 0.3	B. Griffin Points: 16.3 Reb: 11.1 Ast: 1.1 Stl: 0.8 Blk: 1.4

League Standings

NBA Standings - Updated: Jan 1, 2011
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
Boston	21	10	--	10-5	11-5
New Jersey	16	18	6.5	6-9	10-9
New York	15	18	7.0	8-8	7-10
Philadelphia	14	19	8.0	7-7	7-12
Toronto	8	24	13.5	6-10	2-14
CENTRAL	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
Chicago	17	15	--	11-6	6-9
Milwaukee	16	15	0.5	8-7	8-8
Indiana	16	15	0.5	12-5	4-10
Cleveland	9	24	8.5	3-12	6-12
Detroit	8	25	9.5	5-11	3-14
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
Miami	27	8	--	16-2	11-6
Orlando	21	13	5.5	11-6	10-7
Atlanta	20	15	7.0	12-5	8-10
Charlotte	16	15	9.0	10-6	6-9
Washington	16	16	9.5	13-3	3-13
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
Oklahoma City	23	12	--	15-4	8-8
Utah	21	13	1.5	14-4	7-9
Denver	19	13	2.5	15-2	4-11
Portland	13	20	9.0	9-5	4-15
Minnesota	11	23	11.5	6-9	5-14
PACIFIC	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
LA Lakers	21	12	--	12-3	9-9
Phoenix	16	15	4.0	8-7	8-8
Sacramento	14	16	5.5	8-10	6-6
LA Clippers	14	19	7.0	10-9	4-10
Golden State	14	19	7.0	7-7	7-12
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB	HOME	ROAD
San Antonio	23	10	--	14-7	9-3
Houston	18	14	4.5	11-4	7-10
New Orleans	17	17	6.5	11-6	6-11
Dallas	15	17	7.5	10-9	5-8
Memphis	12	21	11.0	7-8	5-13

Power Rankings

2010-11 Power Rankings: December

RK (LM)	TEAM	REC	COMMENT
1 (1)	Heat	27-8	The Miami Thrice have continued winning all month without LeBron. Now he's finally back from injury? Scary.
2 (4)	Spurs	23-10	Tony Parker has gotten off to a blistering start this season, this veteran squad is still very much a favorite out west.
3 (5)	Thunder	23-12	Durant off to an MVP-worthy pace yet again, the Thunder are looking to finish in the top half of the conference this year to avoid playing another 1 seed.
4 (2)	Celtics	21-10	Will they make a trade to make up for the tragic loss of production as a result of the season-ending injury to Ray Allen or do they have enough depth to contend anyway?
5 (3)	Magic	21-13	If Orlando is going to challenge Miami in the playoffs, they're going to have to start playing more consistent. Two losses to lowly Cleveland this past month show weakness.
6 (17)	Nuggets	19-13	After a rough start, the Nuggets appear to be back on their feet. If they keep winning, will Carmelo consider staying? They'll have to start winning on the road, though.
7 (15)	Jazz	21-13	Another team that got off to a slow start but has finally find outs groove. The combo of Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap are really starting to mesh.
8 (6)	Lakers	21-12	Despite their early inconsistency, expect the Lakers to finish the season right atop the Western Conference like they usually do.
9 (18)	Rockets	18-14	With a finally healthy Yao on the court the Rockets look like they're back in playoff contention. The key is keeping the center and the oft-injured Kevin Martin on the court all year.
10 (14)	Hawks	20-15	Joe Johnson looks to be trying to prove he was worthy of the max contract Atlanta gave him. Finally some consistent play from Josh Smith is helping their case as well.
11 (20)	Bulls	17-15	The Bulls have a had a rough first few months, with injuries to Noah and Deng already, but Rose could be in line for his best year yet so expect Chicago to make a meteoric rise when healthy.
12 (8)	Bobcats	16-15	Somewhat surprising contenders in the shallow Eastern Conference, Stephen Jackson has emerged as a real leader of late.
13 (10)	Hornets	17-17	The Hornets are hanging in the balance of contention. They'll likely snag a playoff spot but can Paul & West lead them passed the first round?
14 (11)	Suns	16-15	Although the Suns aren't winning at the rate their fans are used to, many are surprised they're doing as well as they are. Gortat looks to be their center of the future.
15 (12)	Pacers	16-15	The addition of Darren Collison isn't having the effect the Pacers had hoped so far, as his play has been inconsistent. T.J. Ford could start stealing minutes.
16 (9)	Mavericks	15-17	Despite Dirk's strong play to start the season, the good "on paper" Mavericks are off to a surprisingly slow start. They'll have to start their rebound soon or risk getting buried in the deep West.
17 (7)	Bucks	16-15	The Bucks got off to a hot start but have fallen off as of late. Luckily, the struggles in Chicago and Indiana keep their playoff hopes very much alive.
18 (25)	Clippers	14-19	Blake Griffin is putting fans in the seats and W's in the win column. With more time to bond this team could be a surprise contender, and soon.
19 (27)	Nets	16-18	The new-look Nets seem to be struggling to find their team identity, but they've definitely improved from last season.
20 (19)	Wizards	16-16	Washington is hovering around .500 thanks to an astonishing 12-3 record at home. John Wall being off to a ROY-worthy pace also helps matters.
21 (22)	Knicks	15-18	The addition of Amare isn't having the effect D'Antoni and the Knicks had hoped for, but perhaps they'll make a late surge?
22 (13)	Warriors	14-19	The Warriors can score with the best of them, but their problem lies in the fact that everyone of their opponents can score with the best of them against the shaky Golden State defense.
23 (21)	76ers	14-19	Losing Evan Turner early certainly put a damper on their season thus far, but they've got enough talent to right the ship.
24 (16)	Kings	14-16	Tyreke Evans is having a great sophomore season so far. Unfortunately, he can't carry the Kings by himself.
25 (26)	Grizzlies	12-21	Mayo may be having a career year, but the team continues to struggle amidst a talented roster.
26 (24)	Trailblazers	13-20	Portland is another surprise non-contender. Many thought that a healthy Roy and Oden, combined with Aldridge and the young talented Matthews would be a solid team.
27 (23)	Timberwolves	11-23	Injuries have decimated this otherwise young and exciting team. It's likely too late for them even when Love and Johnson return.
28 (28)	Cavaliers	9-24	The Mo Williams trade indicates that the rebuilding stage has officially begun. Many feel Jamison will be the next to go.
29 (29)	Pistons	8-25	It's crazy how far the Pistons have fallen since their championship days of a few years ago. Greg Monroe is an exciting prospect for them though.
30 (30)	Raptors	8-24	Winless in the last two weeks, at this point the Raptors would be better served playing for the top lottery position.

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 06:07 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

2011 PREVIEW
Part 4: 11-15

2011 lottery rich in power forward talent

The top of the 2011 draft is expected to be very heavy in talent at the power forward position and the trend continues into the 11-15 range. However, it is a small forward who has perhaps caught the eye of scouts the most of these five athletes.

Stockton stayed in college for his senior year to improve his draft stock

The prospect who has NBA scouts excited is UNC-Charlotte senior Nick Stockton. Stockton was initially expected to declare for the draft after his breakout junior season and was projected to be a late first or early second round selection. Despite his 18.6 points per game, scouts still questioned his consistency and ability to compete against higher level competition than he faced in the Atlantic 10. He's gotten the 2010 season off to a good start, averaging 20.3 points and showing a knack for coming through in the clutch. The main questions surrounding his game right now are centered around poor rebounding for a player of his height (6'10) and average-at-best defense. Most scouts are optimistic about his ability to improve and see him panning out to be a fringe all-star at the NBA level.

Another high upside player just shy of the top 10 is power forward out of Mexico Eduardo Esparza. International scouts have spoken highly of his defense and rebounding for years and he has finally opted to declare for the draft. Although his speed is questionable and at times he struggles finishing at the hoop, most NBA teams think he's got the potential to develop into a Zach Randolph-esque player (sans off-court troubles). One area that many hope to see improve is his intensity and hustle on the court. It's looking like he will become the highest drafted Mexican-born player in the NBA next season.

The remaining players in this range PG Alvin Carlson, PF Francis Carroll and PF Louie Keller are all talented prospects in their own right, although many debate how high their ceilings ultimately are. Carlson is a playmaking, sharp shooting point guard but he hasn't really shown the ability to be a floor general at the position. If he can develop into one, he's physically gifted enough to be one of the better point guards in the league but that's a big "if" at this point.

Carroll and Keller are both talented power forwards. While both are talented rebounders, they each have questions surrounding entire facets of their game. Keller is a talented scorer but is a defensive liability against skilled opponents in the low post. Carroll is a great aggressive defender is not an offensive producer who can be counted on in big games at this point.

Regardless of where these 5 gentleman land, they are expected to be impact players at the NBA level in the near future.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
11	Alvin Carlson	22	PG	6-2	187	Michigan State	Lottery	-
11	Carlson is one of the better playmaking point guards in the draft, but some scouts feel he's a "what you see is what you get" player with limited potential for improvement.							-
12	Eduardo Esparza	21	PF	6-9	243	Mexico	Lottery	-
12	One of the best defensive big men in the class, stands to become the highest drafted player from Mexico in NBA history. (Previous, Eduardo Najera; 9th pick of 2nd round)							-
13	Francis Carroll	21	PF	6-9	233	Stanford	Lottery	-
13	Carroll is one of the best rebounders in the draft, but his lack of intangibles and basketball IQ could hurt him.							-
14	Louie Keller	21	PF	6-9	250	TCU	Lottery	-
14	The lesser of the two Keller big men in the draft, Louie sometimes struggles on the defensive end and currently projects to be a poor man's Carlos Boozer.							-
15	Nelson Stockton	22	SF	6-10	234	UNC-Charlotte	Lottery	-
15	Stockton is a classic sleeper, with the size, demeanor, and ability to be a great NBA player. Performs well in the clutch but must be more consistent overall.							-
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 06:40 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Updated: January 2, 2010, 11:21 AM ET

Cavs add D-Leaguer Kenny Adams
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ESPN.com news services

After just breaking an eight game losing streak, the Cavaliers have opted to address their lack of depth in the middle. Early Sunday they announced that they had come to an agreement on a 1 year, $473,000 contract with a player from the NBA developmental league's Maine Red Claws.

Adams

The player in question is 22 year old power forward Kenny Adams. Adams had gotten off to a hot start, averaging 24.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 44.6% from the field and 39.4% from 3-pointer.

The athletic, deep-shooting big man has been one of the best scorers in the NBADL so far this season and should providing an interesting dynamic off the bench for Cleveland. Adams is expected to replace Leon Powe on the 12-man roster. Powe has been nursing a minor hamstring injury and Byron Scott ultimately decided to let him rest it.

Cleveland has announced that Adams will be active for today's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

After winning two in a row last week, the Cavaliers have now dropped their last five games despite more strong play from Antawn Jamison. The week began at home against Dallas, where Dirk Nowitzki put up an impressive 46 points, effectively overshadowing the 38 points Jamison contributed. Their inability to contain Dirk, particularly during the fourth quarter, ultimately cost the Cavaliers the game. This is the third time Cleveland has given up at least 40 points to an opposing player.

The bad fortune continued on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Cleveland came up just short of pulling out a victory as Jamison's last second shot would be blocked by Ed Davis for one of his five blocks on the day. Both teams had their fair share of offensive struggles excluding Jamison with 26 points, but in the end the Raptors were able to hold off Cleveland's second half comeback to secure the victory.

Friday saw the Cavaliers tally three double-doubles in Golden State, but unfortunately they struggled to stop David Lee and the Warrior offense. J.J. Hickson corralled a season-high 17 rebounds but only shot a paltry 33% (6-of-18) from the field totaling 15 points. It is clear that Cleveland is going to have to focus on building up their defense during their rebuilding stage if they want to return to contention.

Game Results
January 2, 2011

	113
	100

Top Performers

Dallas	Cleveland
D. Nowitzki Points: 46 Reb: 12 Ast: 1 Stl: 0 Blk: 2	A. Jamison Points: 38 Reb: 7 Ast: 1 Stl: 3 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

January 5, 2011

	90
	89

Top Performers

Toronto	Cleveland
J. Calderon Points: 14 Reb: 2 Ast: 7 Stl: 3 Blk: 0	A. Jamison Points: 26 Reb: 6 Ast: 0 Stl: 4 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

January 7, 2011

	101
	124

Top Performers

Cleveland	Golden State
R. Sessions Points: 16 Reb: 4 Ast: 16 Stl: 2 Blk: 0	D. Lee Points: 36 Reb: 5 Ast: 4 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 09:12 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Players of the Week | 1/2-1/8

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
L. James Points: 25.7 Reb: 5.7 Ast: 8.3 Stl: 4.0 Blk: 1.0	K. Bryant Points: 31.3 Reb: 6.3 Ast: 6.8 Stl: 3.5 Blk: 0.3

Transactions - Week 1/2-1/8

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
1/8/2011			Thunder sign Jarvis Hayes to 1 year, $1.72M deal
1/2/2011			Cavaliers sign Kenny Adams to 1 year, $473K deal
1/2/2011			Timberwolves hire head coach Bob Howell
1/2/2011			Timberwolves fire head coach Kurt Rambis
1/2/2011			Jazz recall Gordon Hayward from Flash

New Notable Injuries - Week 1/2-1/8

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Aaron Brooks		Lower Back Strain	Out 2-4 weeks
Jamal Crawford		Plantar Fasciitis	Hurt 2-4 weeks
Tyreke Evans		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Marcus Camby		Strained Quad	Hurt 1-2 weeks
T.J. Ford		Sprained Wrist	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Kobe Bryant		Inflamed Elbow	Hurt 1-2 weeks

DeRozan may be dealt
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DeMar DeRozan | Raptors
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Despite showing a marked improvement in his second year in the league, currently the hottest rumors around the league are all surrounding the Raptors' DeRozan. He is reportedly telling teammates that a "trade is done" although there have been no specifics released and the Raptors front office has not been reached for comment. We know the Timberwolves were initially rumored to be showing interest but now we're being told they have backed out. We'll keep you up to date on any new developments.

Clippers look to trade Gomes
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Ryan Gomes | Clippers
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With the breadth of young talent in Los Angeles hindering his playing time, Gomes has reportedly requested a trade. One team that could potentially be interested are the Raptors, who appear to be on the brink of moving DeMar DeRozan. Gomes has stated he would love to play in Toronto, but Clippers general manager Neil Olshey has yet to reveal whether they plan to trade the small forward or not.

Mason trying to remain upbeat
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Roger Mason | Knicks
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The journeyman Mason, no stranger to swapping teams, has been effected enough by his inconsistent playing time. Now with trade rumors surfacing, he's hopeful that he'll land in a place that can provide him more opportunity to play. One possible trade we've heard has him going to Minnesota in exchange for newly-acquired point guard Ishmael Smith, as they need someone to fill in for the injured Wesley Johnson. No word yet about the Knicks' interest in such a deal, however.

What about Carlos?
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Carlos Delfino | Bucks
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Milwaukee is supposedly looking to move the streaky bench contributor and early reports have Detroit and New Orleans as potential suitors. No word yet about what the Bucks would expect in return but Delfino could certainly be an impact player off the bench for a team on the bubble. Given Milwaukee's early success this season, we would ultimately be surprised if a trade actually comes to fruition.

Perkins on way out?
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Kendrick Perkins | Celtics
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Just a week after announcing that he'd like to test the free agent market after this season, the Boston center is already being named as a potential trade piece this February. So far no reports about who might be interested in his services or what the Celtics would be asking in return, but we bet any potential trade partner would at least like to discuss the possibility of an extension with Perkins, unless they want to risk him being a half season rental.

Cavs to move another veteran?
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Antawn Jamison | Cavaliers
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Off to one of the hottest starts of his career, Jamison has been the subject of trade speculation all season. Recently, it's been reported that the Cavaliers are calling teams to gauge what they might be able to get in return. We've heard the Kings contacted GM Ron Arens offering center Samuel Dalembert but the Cavaliers declined. Reportedly Cleveland is pushing for a trade with fringe competitor Houston, but no word about their asking price as of yet.

**bichettehappens** · 04-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

2011 PREVIEW
Part 5: #10 Prospect

Lane has top 10 talent, top 5 potential

Draft Prospect Card - Bradford Lane

Bradford Lane | SF
Virginia

Height: 6-7

Class: Senior

Weight: 233

Age: 23 years old

Season	PTS	REB	AST	TO	A/TO	STL	BLK	FG%	FT%	3P%
2010-11	14.8	6.9	1.8	2.6	0.7	1.3	1.1	.438	.568	.195

Scouting Report

The Virginia small forward has already drawn comparisons to Gerald Wallace due to his tenacity on the court. Has demonstrated tremendous ability to drive to the rim. Solid shooter from long-range, should be a contributor from opening day. Won't be a team leader on the court but plays his role nicely. Could stand to improve his rebounding but scouts believe he has one of the highest ceilings in the draft.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
10	Bradford Lane	22	SF	6-7	233	Virginia	Lottery	-
10	Has been a staple at Virginia all four years, finally emerged as a standout his junior year. Great athlete with high potential.							-
11	Alvin Carlson	22	PG	6-2	187	Michigan State	Lottery	-
11	Carlson is one of the better playmaking point guards in the draft, but some scouts feel he's a "what you see is what you get" player with limited potential for improvement.							-
12	Eduardo Esparza	21	PF	6-9	243	Mexico	Lottery	-
12	One of the best defensive big men in the class, stands to become the highest drafted player from Mexico in NBA history. (Previous, Eduardo Najera; 9th pick of 2nd round)							-
13	Francis Carroll	21	PF	6-9	233	Stanford	Lottery	-
13	Carroll is one of the best rebounders in the draft, but his lack of intangibles and basketball IQ could hurt him.							-
14	Louie Keller	21	PF	6-9	250	TCU	Lottery	-
14	The lesser of the two Keller big men in the draft, Louie sometimes struggles on the defensive end and currently projects to be a poor man's Carlos Boozer.							-
15	Nelson Stockton	22	SF	6-10	234	UNC-Charlotte	Lottery	-
15	Stockton is a classic sleeper, with the size, demeanor, and ability to be a great NBA player. Performs well in the clutch but must be more consistent overall.							-
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-10-2011, 12:17 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

This week the Cavaliers faced the daunting task of the remaining four games of their five game west coast road trip, all against playoff contenders. It started off in Phoenix with them allowing Vince Carter to put up 40 points with 14 rebounds in what would amount to an 11-point Suns victory. Antawn Jamison had a double-double of his own, adding 31 points and 11 boards, and Ramon Sessions added 26 points of his own but it would not be enough for them to earn the victory.

NBA Standings Updated: January 15, 2011
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indiana	21	16	--
Chicago	22	18	0.5
Milwaukee	19	19	2.5
Cleveland	10	30	12.5
Detroit	9	31	13.5

On Tuesday, the Cavaliers found themselves in Los Angeles with the seemingly impossible task of beating the Lakers. However, thanks perhaps in part to Kobe Bryant's inflamed elbow as well as a poor overall shooting day for the Lakers, Cleveland found themselves the benefactor of a mid-season upset. Young power forward J.J. Hickson turned in a find performance with 20 points and 13 rebounds and sixth man Alonzo Gee added 21 points of his own from the bench.

The good luck would not last long as the Cavaliers ended up on the losing end of a 107-92 game in Utah. Another solid performance from Jamison (28 points) could not overpower the balanced attack by the Jazz. Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson each turned in a double-double and the team shot 56% from the field overall. Sessions struggled in particular for Cleveland, shooting making only two of his thirteen shots.

Cleveland squared off against Denver on Saturday playing on zero days rest, and it showed. The Cavaliers were visibly fatigued and shot an embarrassing 38% as a team. Sessions dished out 17 assists but the team just looked fatigued on the floor. Carmelo Anthony added 30 points en route to a double-double in the win, while Chauncey Billups earned a double-double of his own.

Things don't get any easier for the Cavaliers next week, as they seek revenge against Carter and the Suns before facing division rivals Milwaukee and Chicago. If the losses keep coming, expect a trade sooner rather than later.

Game Results
January 9, 2011

	109
	120

Top Performers

Cleveland	Phoenix
A. Jamison Points: 31 Reb: 11 Ast: 2 Stl: 0 Blk: 0	V. Carter Points: 40 Reb: 14 Ast: 2 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

January 11, 2011

	111
	92

Top Performers

Cleveland	Los Angeles
J. Hickson Points: 20 Reb: 13 Ast: 0 Stl: 0 Blk: 2	L. Odom Points: 18 Reb: 11 Ast: 3 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

January 14, 2011

	92
	107

Top Performers

Cleveland	Utah
A. Jamison Points: 28 Reb: 2 Ast: 1 Stl: 4 Blk: 0	A. Jefferson Points: 20 Reb: 12 Ast: 2 Stl: 1 Blk: 2

Box Score

Spoiler

January 15, 2011

	93
	115

Top Performers

Cleveland	Denver
R. Sessions Points: 13 Reb: 3 Ast: 17 Stl: 1 Blk: 0	C. Anthony Points: 30 Reb: 11 Ast: 4 Stl: 3 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-10-2011, 12:44 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Players of the Week | 1/9-1/15

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
D. Granger Points: 35.3 Reb: 7.7 Ast: 1.0 Stl: 2.3 Blk: 1.7	R. Westbrook Points: 30.5 Reb: 4.5 Ast: 4.5 Stl: 2.5 Blk: 0.0

Transactions - Week 1/9-1/15

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
1/14/2011			Clippers recall Willie Warren from Jam
1/14/2011			Lakers recall Devin Ebanks from Jam
1/11/2011			Kings recall Hassan Whiteside from Bighorns
1/10/2011			Knicks trade: PF/C Anthony Randolph Timberwolves trade: 2012 1st round pick, PF Anthony Tolliver

New Notable Injuries - Week 1/9-1/15

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Josh Childress		Broken Nose	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Brandon Roy		Inflamed Elbow	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Corey Maggette		Sprained Toe	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Rashard Lewis		Back Spasms	Day-to-day
Jason Maxiell		Sore Back	Day-to-day
Stephen Graham		Twisted Ankle	Day-to-day
Andris Biedrins		Sore Knee	Day-to-day
Brook Lopez		Strained MCL	Day-to-day
Baron Davis		Twisted Ankle	Day-to-day
Spencer Hawes		Strained Abdomen	Day-to-day

Balkman could be on the move
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Renaldo Balkman | Nuggets
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In recent weeks the Denver Nuggets have reportedly been contacting teams in an effort to dangle Balkman as trade bait. According to Philadelphia GM Ed Stefanski, the Nuggets are asking for too much in return. Charlotte has also publicly backed out of negotiations for his services. Unless Denver lowers their asking price, we predict he'll be staying put.

Graham unhappy
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Joey Graham | Cavaliers
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Disgruntled by his lack of playing time, Graham has made it known that he would like to be traded. Graham, who lost his starting spot in early December, appears to be a hot commodity thanks to his defensive capabilities. Early reports indicate that Phoenix and New Jersey could be potential suitors. The Nets, in fact, have already offered Travis Outlaw according to some rumors. At this point in Cleveland's disappointing season we would not be surprised to see such a move.

Pietrus on the block
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Mickael Pietrus | Suns
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In what would be a weird twist of fate, Pietrus could soon find himself on his way back to Orlando. At least, that's what recent trade grumblings would have you believe. We feel such a deal would be unlikely, especially since the Magic have little the Suns would be interested and Pietrus' deal is set to expire after this season. We'd wager that Phoenix would prefer the expiring contract over adding any other pieces.

Hinrich on way out?
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Kirk Hinrich | Wizards
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With John Wall off to a Rookie of the Year worthy start to the season, the Wizards are growing less and less attached to the veteran point guard. The odds have Hinrich going to a playoff contender with a need at point guard if he's moved at all, so potential suitors could be Atlanta or Miami. We've also heard that Oklahoma City might be an outside contender, as they look to boost the veteran presence on their bench.

Atlanta Hawks
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Johnson	35	13-25	1-3	4-4	1	6	2	0	3	31
M. Bibby	28	7-13	3-6	4-7	8	5	2	0	5	21
Ja. Crawford	34	7-18	1-9	0-0	2	4	0	0	0	15
J. Smith	33	3-4	0-0	1-5	10	1	3	1	2	7
A. Horford	33	1-4	0-0	0-0	6	1	2	1	1	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Jo. Crawford	15	6-8	2-4	3-4	4	1	0	0	0	17
J. Teague	15	3-5	0-0	2-2	5	3	2	0	4	8
M. Evans	23	3-4	1-1	0-0	8	4	2	0	0	7
D. Wilkins	4	1-2	0-0	1-2	0	0	1	0	1	3
E. Thomas	5	1-1	0-0	1-2	1	0	0	0	0	3
Z. Pachulia	13	1-1	0-0	0-0	6	0	0	0	0	2
J. Powell	7	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		46-85	8-23	16-26	52	25	14	2	16	116

Cleveland Cavaliers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Jamison	36	8-19	3-6	0-0	13	1	0	0	2	19
R. Sessions	37	4-9	0-2	6-9	6	10	0	0	1	14
A. Varejao	30	4-6	0-0	4-4	6	1	0	2	2	12
A. Parker	36	2-6	2-4	2-2	5	2	1	0	4	8
J. Hickson	31	3-11	0-0	0-2	5	3	0	2	6	6
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Gee	22	7-10	0-0	3-5	5	0	0	0	1	17
J. Graham	18	4-5	0-0	0-0	5	0	1	0	1	8
D. Gibson	15	2-3	1-2	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	5
L. Powe	6	1-2	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	1	2
J. Moon	9	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	0
J. Pargo	-- DID NOT PLAY --
S. Samuels	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		35-71	6-14	15-22	48	18	2	4	19	91

Charlotte Bobcats
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
S. Jackson	39	10-18	4-7	10-13	8	1	2	0	3	34
G. Wallace	39	5-12	0-1	3-4	13	0	3	3	1	13
B. Diaw	33	2-6	0-1	5-5	1	1	1	0	1	9
N. Mohammed	12	2-5	0-0	5-7	3	0	0	0	0	9
D. Augustin	36	3-9	0-2	2-2	1	7	1	0	1	8
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
T. Thomas	26	5-8	0-0	2-2	5	0	2	2	2	12
D. Brown	24	2-4	0-0	3-6	3	1	1	1	2	7
K. Brown	6	2-3	0-0	3-4	3	0	1	0	0	7
G. Henderson	13	1-3	0-0	2-2	3	0	2	0	2	4
S. Livingston	5	1-1	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	0	2
E. Najera	4	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	2	1	0	1	0
D. McGuire	3	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		33-69	4-11	35-45	42	13	14	6	13	105

Cleveland Cavaliers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Jamison	36	15-20	3-3	5-9	7	1	3	0	2	38
J. Hickson	32	5-10	0-0	6-6	3	1	0	3	3	16
R. Sessions	36	6-13	0-0	1-2	1	4	3	0	1	13
A. Varejao	31	3-4	0-0	4-8	8	2	4	1	1	10
A. Parker	29	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	6	0	0	2	0
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Gee	23	2-6	0-2	5-5	0	0	1	0	1	9
J. Graham	20	2-4	0-1	4-4	4	0	1	0	2	8
J. Pargo	1	0-1	0-0	2-3	1	0	0	0	0	2
S. Samuels	5	1-2	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	2
K. Adams	4	1-3	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	2
J. Moon	9	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	1	0	1	0	0
D. Gibson	14	0-2	0-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	2	0
TEAM TOTALS		35-65	3-7	27-37	27	15	12	5	14	100

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Dec 20, 2010 - UTA at CLE
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Utah Jazz (18-11)	33	28	32	32	125
Cleveland Cavaliers (7-21)	21	31	13	20	85

Dec 22, 2010 - CLE at ATL
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Cleveland Cavaliers (7-22)	30	25	20	11	86
Atlanta Hawks (17-14)	28	24	29	35	116

Dec 26, 2010 - MIN at CLE
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Minnesota Timberwolves (10-21)	21	20	22	33	96
Cleveland Cavaliers (8-22)	26	34	27	26	113

Dec 28, 2010 - ORL at CLE
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Orlando Magic (20-13)	15	18	25	23	81
Cleveland Cavaliers (9-22)	25	25	21	20	91