Center Kendrick Perkins has committed to signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers once he finalizes a buyout with the Utah Jazz, a source told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Perkins was traded to the Jazz on Thursday in a three-team deal that sent guard Reggie Jackson to the Detroit Pistons and Enes Kanter, Steve Novak, Kyle Singler and D.J. Augustin to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Perkins was recruited directly by LeBron James to pick the Cavs, according to a source. He also drew heavy interest from the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The combination of a chance to win a championship along with an opportunity for playing time pushed Perkins to choose Cleveland.
After making up his mind, Perkins called Clippers coach Doc Rivers, whom Perkins played for in Boston, to inform his old coach of the decision.
I still don't see how this stuff isn't tampering, but I think it's a good fit for both sides.
Solid pickup for Cleveland depending on his price tag
If he signs to a guaranteed 2-3 yr deal does that make varejao or Thompson expendable
Varejao is making a lot and with mozgov going to command another large contract and Thompson going to command a big contract
Maybe they let Thompson go if he signs with another team
Do u think we can get one of these guys and a draft pick from Cleveland for a salary dump of one of their contracts?
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