HUGE Cavs trade

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The trade on paper makes the Cavs a better team. Getting rid of Hughes was huge as he is not a shooter but a scorer who needs the ball in his hands a lot. Obviously that cant happen with Cleveland. Replacing him with Wally and West is a positiive as they are both better shooters than Hughes and West is probably better at running the point though he is hardly Jason Kidd. I think a team with Ben Wallace, Ilgaugas, Varejo and Joe Smith is an improvement on what they had especially as Smith and Gooden are close to interchangable and Smith is a more versitile offensive player. Smith and Wallace combined are much better than Gooden. Wally is far from a great player but is a good compliment to LeBron who will take pressure of him which is what he needs. he can hit open jumpers, he just needs someone to get him open. Losing Marshall is not a factor and the other guys were just bench players. They still may not be good enough to Beat Boston but they are a better team.

The Bulls are like a rudderless ship. This deal makes no sense. I understand getting rid of Wallace's contract but they brought back close to the same contract with a player (Hughes) that they already have a better version of (Gordon) who has an expiring contract. Gooden for Smith is not an improvement. They didnt dump salary or get picks or get players that fit their team.


Seattle dumped a big contract

I agree 100%, the Cavs are better with this trade...still appear behind Boston and Detroit but this gives them a chance come playoff time...if Wallace decides he wants to play again (and is healthy), they could surprise...until they meet the Celtics.