I'd probably do Bass for expirings too.

Not a fan of Waiters.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/jason-lloyd-quiet-grumbling-turns-into-dissension-in-troubled-cavs-locker-room-1.463491

Not a ton of assets that exciting me there, and Deng nixed the chance to trade Green there (i think?).

A few ideas come to mind:

1) Waiters for Anthony & Clips 2015 1st -- would love this, but not likely considering they want to 'buy';

2) Bass for expirings.

3) Bass and Bradley for Waiters, exirings, Orlando's 2014 2nd rounder and Miami's 2015 1st rounder.

Yes, Cavs are having a disappointing year, but no way you are getting Waiters for garbage. He has way more value around the league than this.

Quote from: Donoghus on February 02, 2014, 10:19:18 AM

I'd probably do Bass for expirings too.

Not a fan of Waiters.

I think Waiters is getting a bad wrap, when it's Irving who may deserve it more.

The Cs struggle to score -- Waiters does not.

  I kind of agree with what you're saying but I'm just not sold on his being an upgrade to Bradley, both sides of the ball considered. Also, while it's clearly true that we struggle to score right now I'd only base my moves on what would help us in the future, assuming we bring in better players and start contending.

the key is to really check your sources. When the Steelers traded for the Jerome Bettis he was known as a problem player. However when he got to the Steelers Cowher that he was a dream player. Likewise the only reason the Steelers even signed Fast Willie Parker is one of the owners sons had seen him play in high school. The head coach screwed Parker over because refused to bulk up. The Steelers had zero problems with Parker (although he didn't fit well after they changed the offence but that had nothing to do with his attitude). Anyhow bad reps may or may not be true. Oh, by the way, all great players are divas. Bill Russell was a major diva but he certainly gave 110% on the court. The issue with divas is whether they can see the path to make everyone better. Remember Jordan scored a lot of points but won nothing until Jackson got him to blend with Pippen, etc. So Danny needs to check the background with Waiters to see if this is a long term or short term issue..

I'd be happier watching Bradley take 15 shots per game rather than Waiters taking 15 shots per game.

If Bradley signs somewhere else, we'd be watching neither take 15 on our team.

Maybe Waiters is a keeper, maybe he's not. I'd be looking for value in any deal, and otherwise trying to take advantage of the Cavs perceived need to move him.

What about Bass + Bogans for Waiters + Bennett?

Cleveland rids itself of their locker room problem plus the contract of potentially the worst #1 pick ever, while picking up an expiring and a nice post player. By all accounts, Cleveland is in "win now" mode for the near future. I would think Bogans expiring would be very valuable in their minds if they want to be a player in the free agency market any time soon.

Boston gets two young talented players with limitations. They're essentially buying low right now.  Send Bennett to the D League for the rest of the year and let him regroup. Bring Waiters off the bench and let him dominate the ball when he's running the show with the second unit. Throw in the Clips pick for next year if you have to.

Sign me up!