http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4672 Recent articles about Leon Powe en-us I was just working towards telling you how good of a listen Tenn-A-Keyan 3 was. Really. The sprinkling basketball references mixed with street talk littered throughout “Adios” (”Dropped the price down, damn near gave the Hardaway for Pennies…Got the white and the green O’s, Leon Powe, I started as freshman, Brian Collins on that hoe.”) [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:18:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/All_Star_8220Better_Believe_It_8221/1624102 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/All_Star_8220Better_Believe_It_8221/1624102 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/All_Star_8220Better_Believe_It_8221/1624102 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Leon Powe is a Cavalier and he has spoken.  Mary Schmitt Boyer has an article from Thursday afternoon with some quotes from Leon Powe.  Assuming he makes it back on the court sometime next year, and assuming there are some teeth to his quotes, Cavaliers fans have a lot to be excited about with this [...] Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Leon_Powe_and_the_Perfect_Quote_Machine/987121 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Leon_Powe_and_the_Perfect_Quote_Machine/987121 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Leon_Powe_and_the_Perfect_Quote_Machine/987121 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Yesterday we touched on how Leon Powe can help the Cavaliers by giving them some depth at the power forward. The issue there, however, is that Powe is currently rehabbing his knees after tearing his left ACL and having microfracture surgery. Even though the Cavaliers signed him now, they know he will not be able [...] Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:30:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Cavaliers_Shouldnt_Overlook_Joe_Smith/980008 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Cavaliers_Shouldnt_Overlook_Joe_Smith/980008 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Cavaliers_Shouldnt_Overlook_Joe_Smith/980008 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg When examining the potential roster of the 2009-10 Cleveland Cavaliers, if there was one glaring hole, it was depth at the power forward position behind Anderson Varejao. Sure, there was last season’s rookie duo JJ Hickson and Darnell Jackson, but neither one has proven they can be relied on to log 12-18 minutes per game [...] Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:02:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Powe_To_Give_Cavaliers_Needed_Depth/975276 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Powe_To_Give_Cavaliers_Needed_Depth/975276 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Powe_To_Give_Cavaliers_Needed_Depth/975276 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg I love his game, his toughness, his tenacity and his story, but (despite the latest reports) there just isn't room on the Celtics for Leon Powe. Prior to the start of last season, we knew Danny was going to have a difficult time re-signing both Glen Davis and Powe. Both are undersized players who can play only one position - power forward. They could only share minutes off the bench for so long. Eventually, the team would have to invest in one player. Unfortunately for both Powe and Davi... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:01:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/There_Isnt_Room_For_Leon/973208 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/There_Isnt_Room_For_Leon/973208 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/There_Isnt_Room_For_Leon/973208 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg It is official that Leon has signed with the Cavs for the vet minimum of $855,000 with a team option for next year as well. Here are some reports from Brian Windhorst, the Cavs beat reporter: Powe is doing well in his recovery from surgery and is ahead of schedule, but may not be back till Feb. But Cavs wants him for playoffs.Leon Powe signing should be official in morning. 2 years, $1.77 mil. Sources say Celtics tried to re-sign him after word got out about Cavs.Cavs are not done, they stil... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:31:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Did_Danny_Miss_Out/971848 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Did_Danny_Miss_Out/971848 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Did_Danny_Miss_Out/971848 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg This came in via the Cleveland Plain Dealer's beat writer Brian Windhorst on twitter (via CelticsBlog Twitter)Leon Powe signing
 should be official in morning. 2 years, $1.77 mil. Sources say Celtics
 tried to re-sign him after word got out about Cavs.Interesting.  Maybe the C's didn't think he'd take the minimum.  If true, maybe they think they misplayed their hand here. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:38:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Celtics_tried_to_get_Powe_back/971057 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Celtics_tried_to_get_Powe_back/971057 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Celtics_tried_to_get_Powe_back/971057 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg ESPN.com is reporting that the Cavs and Leon Powe have reached agreement on a two-year deal. I'm guessing Leon's surgically repaired left knee passed extensive testing.Leon will likely sign a two-year, $1.77 million deal on Wednesday. According to Chris Sheridan, Leon wants to make the Celtics pay:Los Angeles, Portland, Dallas, Orlando and Miami also expressed
 interest in Powe, whose preference was to remain in the Eastern
 Conference and to sign with the team most capabl... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:35:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Looking_for_Revenge_Bring_It/970278 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Looking_for_Revenge_Bring_It/970278 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Looking_for_Revenge_Bring_It/970278 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg According to Adrian Wojnarowski on twitter.If Leon Powe's
 rehabbing knee checks out with team doctors Tuesday in Cleveland, he
 will sign a 2-year deal with Cavs, source tells Y! SptsI find it interesting that his knee would be healthy enough right now for a team to sign him.  Credit to Leon for working his butt off.  I won't be happy to see him in a Cavs uni, though.  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:12:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Powe_close_to_signing_with_Cleveland/965521 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Powe_close_to_signing_with_Cleveland/965521 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Powe_close_to_signing_with_Cleveland/965521 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Marc Spears is reporting that if Leon's knee rehab checks out he will sign a 2 year contract with the Cavs. If Leon Powe's rehabbing knee is OK with team doctors Tuesday in Cleve, he will sign a 2-year deal with the Cavs, a source told Y! SportsI am very, very sad. I had been hoping that Leon would come back to the Celtics somehow. If the Cavs see the value of Leon playing for the second half of the season and playoffs, why can't Danny see it. I have no doubt that Leon will make i... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Power_to_Sign_with_Cavs/965496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Power_to_Sign_with_Cavs/965496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Leon_Power_to_Sign_with_Cavs/965496 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg It has been amazing to read article after article giving the Celtics no respect. The power rankings have the Celtics rated anywhere from 3rd to 5th behind the media darling Lakers, Cavs, Magic, and Spurs. Most writers are already writing off the Celtics as too old or not deep enough or just inferior to the Lakers, Cavs, Magic and Spurs. At least the Knicks haven't been ranked above them yet. The OC register has already awarded the title to the Lakers this year. No need to play the season... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Have_the_Celtics_Become_the_Rodney_Dangerfield_of_the_NBA/926023 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Have_the_Celtics_Become_the_Rodney_Dangerfield_of_the_NBA/926023 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Have_the_Celtics_Become_the_Rodney_Dangerfield_of_the_NBA/926023 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Via Ball Don't Lie:Then there's Leon Powe, who apparently is "way ahead of
 recovery" while coming back from another torn ACL,
 and could be off
 to Cleveland. 
 There's your perfect fit. Powe can play, and while I don't really
 want to touch too much on the Celtics refusing to even offer the guy a
 Qualifying Offer after years of solid bench play from Powe (a move that
 was as short-sighted — Rasheed Wallace?
 — as it was dist... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:01:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/These_Anti_Celtics_Leon_Posts_Are_Ridiculous/918959 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/These_Anti_Celtics_Leon_Posts_Are_Ridiculous/918959 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/These_Anti_Celtics_Leon_Posts_Are_Ridiculous/918959 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Jeff on CelticsBlog posted this petition and I think it is a good idea. If you would like the Celtics to bring back Leon Powe, please sign this petition to be sent to the Celtics organization. Go here to add your name to Celtics Fans who want Leon back. This guy gave all he had to the Celtics and now Danny is just casting him aside. He said he can't use a valuable roster spot for him. He didn't seem to be concerned about using a roster spot for Sam Cassell, who never played a minute ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sign_the_Re_Sign_Leon_Powe_tition/763984 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sign_the_Re_Sign_Leon_Powe_tition/763984 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Sign_the_Re_Sign_Leon_Powe_tition/763984 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg I hate that Leon Powe was not offered a contract. Hate it. But I get it. Had the Celtics offered, and Powe accepted, the qualifying offer from the Celtics... they would have been on the hook for about $1.6 million... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_sad_reality_about_the_Leon_Powe_decision/760359 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_sad_reality_about_the_Leon_Powe_decision/760359 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_sad_reality_about_the_Leon_Powe_decision/760359 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg Scott Souza has the scoop.While the Celtics did retain the right to match any contract offer
 to Glen Davis through the qualifying offer, Ainge said the injury
 status of Leon Powe - who had reconstructive left knee surgery after
 tearing his ACL in the playoff series vs. the Bulls - was a determining
 factor in the decision.
 Ainge said Powe has been rehabbing with the team’s medical staff and
 will continue to have access to the staff, if he chooses, despite no... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:02:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baby_gets_offer_Powe_doesnt_amp_Sheed_news/758607 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baby_gets_offer_Powe_doesnt_amp_Sheed_news/758607 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Baby_gets_offer_Powe_doesnt_amp_Sheed_news/758607 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b55f491110c6838160b00a545e7d1b2ffebe4cae/small/1d.jpg