Found November 08, 2012 on Waiting For Next Year: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Q: What would be a big enough trade package for the Cavaliers to part ways with Andy? What type of package can we expect? — @TUBPodcast, @ccib1142 and @KohlK50 This situation is obviously one of dicey proportions. On one hand, if the team is looking to trade Anderson Varejao, the best way to maximize value is to sell high — the best rebound rate and sixth-highest PER in the NBA is undoubtedly qualifying as “high.” That said, Varejao is helping the Cavaliers win games, statistically doing so, thus far, more than Kyrie Irving 1 . Moving one of the focal points of the team’s new and improved offense will not only mean a substantial hit to fan morale but will undeniably hurt the team’s chance to win games at any point beyond the deal. This all said, Andy is easily the team’s best touchable asset. The team will want at least a first-round draft pick plus a player on a rookie contract in any deal. The question will be, if they move him, can they get a pick that will be worthwhile, or will...
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