Report: Cavs want Semih for Parker

[Roy H.]

The Cavs have been working the phones, but are not interested in a quick fix -- not that there's even one available. Rather, they hope to acquire help and build for the future. Yes, there have been calls about Antawn Jamison, Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions, among others. But the Cavs are seeking either unprotected No. 1 draft choices or size, like Chicago's Omer Asik or Boston's Semih Erden, and teams are reluctant to give up either.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2011/02/cavaliers_feature.html

[WeMadeIt17]

Ive lost interest in Parker as other names pop up. Like Battier and Butler.

[Lucky17]

Ive lost interest in Parker as other names pop up. Like Battier and Butler.

Battier is not happening. Butler might be, especially if the Clips make a move for Gallinari.

[Bankshot]

The Cavs have been working the phones, but are not interested in a quick fix -- not that there's even one available. Rather, they hope to acquire help and build for the future. Yes, there have been calls about Antawn Jamison, Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions, among others. But the Cavs are seeking either unprotected No. 1 draft choices or size, like Chicago's Omer Asik or Boston's Semih Erden, and teams are reluctant to give up either.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2011/02/cavaliers_feature.html

Ok.  Who is next on the list of players available via trade?

I think what they're asking for is ridiculous for a mediocre player like Parker.

[RebusRankin]

No, we need Erden with the health of the O'Neal brothers.

[Lucky17]

No, we need Erden with the health of the O'Neal brothers.

Do we need Erden specifically, or just anyone to back up Perkins?

[Mike-Dub]

Pass.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I just noticed your "superfriends" photo, Rebus -- hilarious, and a tommy point for you.

[Drucci]

Pass.

I would be open to trading Semih for a real valuable wing/guard but I would definitely not trade Semih for Anthony Parker. Gladly pass.

[gpap]

The Cavs have been working the phones, but are not interested in a quick fix -- not that there's even one available. Rather, they hope to acquire help and build for the future. Yes, there have been calls about Antawn Jamison, Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions, among others. But the Cavs are seeking either unprotected No. 1 draft choices or size, like Chicago's Omer Asik or Boston's Semih Erden, and teams are reluctant to give up either.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2011/02/cavaliers_feature.html

Ok.  Who is next on the list of players available via trade?

I think what they're asking for is ridiculous for a mediocre player like Parker.

Uh, let's slow down. It's not like Cleveland is asking that much for Parker, who by the way is a very good player.

[Change]

Look at the bright side Celtics have assets at the end of the bench that other teams want. Celtics haven't had that luxury since the Big3 formation. Don't know what to make of this trade. I trust Danny Ainge.

[hpantazo]

No, we need Erden with the health of the O'Neal brothers.

Do we need Erden specifically, or just anyone to back up Perkins?

We need a center who can learn our system on defense, play tough defense, and not screw up the offense. Semih already knows the system, has great hands and a soft touch, and plays solid defense. Not to mention he has very good potential to be a solid starting center one day. I would still do the trade if we could be sure that either Shaq or JO would be fine through the playoffs, but they likely wont be.

[Cman]

The Cavs have been working the phones, but are not interested in a quick fix -- not that there's even one available. Rather, they hope to acquire help and build for the future. Yes, there have been calls about Antawn Jamison, Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions, among others. But the Cavs are seeking either unprotected No. 1 draft choices or size, like Chicago's Omer Asik or Boston's Semih Erden, and teams are reluctant to give up either.

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2011/02/cavaliers_feature.html

Ok.  Who is next on the list of players available via trade?

I think what they're asking for is ridiculous for a mediocre player like Parker.

Uh, let's slow down. It's not like Cleveland is asking that much for Parker, who by the way is a very good player.

If you could go back in time and show these series of posts to any random c-blogger in the middle of the summer, you'd find said c-blogger rolling on the floor whooping it up with laughter...

Edit -- Erden will likely go down as the most valuable #60 pick in the history of the draft.

[snively]

What is this fascination with Semih Erden? He's a mediocre 3rd-string center in the NBA.  He was a mediocre 2nd-string center on the Turkish national team.  He's 24.  He was the 60th pick in the draft.

Anthony Parker is a legitimate rotation wing player.  Excellent shooter, solid passer and ballhandler, smart, disciplined, decent defensively.

And Rasual Butler?  Why so much love?  One trick pony who left his one trick (3-point shot) in New Orleans.  Can't get off the bench for a crappy Clippers team.

[ederson]

Not to mention he has very good potential to be a solid starting center one day.

erden starting center ?
for a lottery team ?