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While We’re Waiting…NBA Trade Rumors, Protests abound, Jersey Backlash, Jaws:Matters who is at QB

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Delonte for Captain Jack: “Cleveland continues to show the most trade interest in Golden State’s Stephen Jackson, sources say. Yet we still await a firm signal that a deal is imminent…If/when the Cavs and Warriors do reach that point, you can almost count on Delonte West’s inclusion in the deal. In spite of the considerable off-court tumult in West’s life already this season, I’m told Golden State is not averse to taking him in a Jack deal. Especially not when West’s $4.5 million salary in 2010-11 can be bought out for $500,000 as long as he’s waived by Aug. 2, 2010.” [Marc Stein/Weekend Dime ESPN]

Browns are providing helpful hints on how to get your seat early: “With a couple of Browns fans suggesting that their brethren hide in the concourses during kickoff, the Browns have provided a helpful set of suggestions for how to get to your seats on time.  Given that seats are generally half-empty at kickoff anyway, the team apparently doesn’t want the protest to receive undue credit for keeping them that way on national television.  Here’s a screen snap from a promotional mailing we got about an hour ago.” [Orange and Brown Blogs/OBR]

The protest fad is running rampant: “You know, the fans aren’t the only unhappy ones,’ said Mosley. ‘Some players are unhappy too.’  Mosley stated he wanted his protest to be as noticeable as the planned fan protests. Asked what he was going to do, he said, ‘I’m going to sit down on the bench for kickoff.’ Asked why that would be significant, he added, ‘Because I usually stand for the kickoff.’” [Vince Grzegorek/‘64 and Counting]

Jersey backlash: Every single person on the internet with an opinion and a platform weighed in on LBJ’s announcement to switch his jersey and retire #23 league wide.  Jay Mariotti supports the move in honor of MJ.  SBB thinks it is a publicity stunt that rings hollow.  Phil Jackson approved of the idea while Stan Van Gundy thinks that LBJ’s historical prioritization is off the mark.

Chad Ford broke down the scenarios of a dream triumvirate in Miami: “I was speaking to a Heat source last week and they put forth an even more intriguing (if farfetched) scenario: Could Miami team Wade with LeBron and Chris Bosh?  On the surface, the answer appears to be a resounding no. The Heat have a lot of cap space next summer but not that much cap space.  But the source in Miami insisted it was possible. How? Here are three scenarios — all long shots, but plausible — that could result in a real-world Dream Team in Miami.” [Chad Ford/Espn]

…and later followed up with a post on why the economy makes this nearly impossible: “Had the cap stayed on its usual course, the Heat would’ve been $31 to $35 million under with Dwyane Wade’s cap hold on the books (meaning they could’ve signed two max players in addition to Wade). The Knicks and Nets would’ve been $35 to $40 million under — enough cap room to sign two superstars. And even the Cavs would’ve had the room to lure another big-time free agent to play alongside LeBron. [Chad Ford/Espn]

The Ravens are banged up and have a number of key players questionable for Monday.  Here is an update on the most recent injury developments in practice this week.  [Aaron Wilson/National Football Post]

Jaws, who will be attending the Cavs game tonight to watch an exciting Cleveland sports team, reiterates that it does not matter who the Browns put under center: “It’s not going to make a whole lot of difference who you put back there right now,’ said Jaworski, who’s studied coaching tapes of six of the Browns’ eight games in preparation for Monday night’s Browns-Ravens rematch. ‘The components aren’t in place for a quarterback to flourish. It’s a slow, plodding offense. There’s no separation from the receivers. You’re throwing into tight windows all day. It’s not an explosive group by any means…You need someone in the backfield that’s more explosive.’” [Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer]


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