Rather than risk losing Lebron James to free agency in 2010, the Cavaliers may be looking to make another move before the deadline. The Cavaliers have a very valuable trade asset in Wally Szczerbiak, who is in the final year of his contract that pays him $13.775 million. In an effort to show up their front line, the Cavs may be looking to trade for Clippers center Chris Kaman. The terms of the deal are not clear, because the Cavs may have to take either Ricky Davis or Jason Hart for the trade to work under the nba collective bargaining agreement.
The Cavs would trade Wally and unfortunately J.J. Hickson, the rookie whom the Cavs are very fond of to the Clippers in exchange for Chris Kaman, Steve Novak and either, Jason Hart or Ricky Davis. The Clippers would much rather part with Davis, considering his recent suspension by the nba for drug violations. Hart is signed for the rest of the season and is viewed as insurance policy for the backup point guard position, just in case Baron Davis gets injured. This fact makes it very unlikely the Clippers would want to part with Hart.
Since acquiring Marcus Camby from Denver, who is currently second in the league in rebounds and blocks at 13.6rpg and 2.66bpg respectively, Kaman has become expandable. The trade for power forward Zack Randolph pretty much sealed Kaman’s fate. Marcus Camby is sign through next season, which makes it highly unlikely that the Clippers will trade him. Kaman on the other hand is signed for three more seasons after this one. Hence, Kaman is on the trading block and the Cavaliers will be glad to take advantage of his services.
I know Davis may have had some bad blood with Cleveland since being traded from there, but that was way back during Lebron’s sophomore season. Lebron is clearly one of the top two players in basketball and Ricky understands that now. The Cavs will fortify their bench which will have Chris Kaman, Varajao, Ricky Davis and Boobie Gibson among a few others. The Clippers will benefit from having J.J. Hickson’s youth and a boat load of potential. They will also have $13.775 million falling of their books at the end of the season when Wally’s contract expires. The Cavaliers will have the size needed to dominate on the inside, while having the prowess of Lebron and shooters like Mo Williams, Delonte West and Boobie Gibson on the perimeter. This trade makes sense for both teams, but the Cavs will immediately become the favorite to win the nba championship this year, which will make it almost impossible for Lebron to leave.
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