The Cavs took on a big contract on a team in total rebuild mode. Since you probably get paid to write this drivel, you’re probably aware that when Baron’s contract is an expiring one and the Cavs are continuing to rebuild, they will be able to package him to get more assets down the line.

Cleveland’s doing this the exact right way and following the same blueprint that has put OKC in the Western Conference finals with two stars under 25. Keep in mind that the Cavs needed THREE SEASONS with LeBron to make the playoffs. This offseason is the first logical step in the rebuild. You can’t simply replace a once in a generation talent like LeBron, but they have an owner who will spend to make it happen, including taking on a larger contract like that of Davis, and will be adding two 22 and under future starters to the team. I liked the trade when I thought the Cavs would land two top ten picks. It looks better now, but it was good then.

Mo Williams quit trying when LeBron left and was quoted as saying he contemplated retirement. He needed a change of scenery because he’s clearly not a leader. He got that, and in turn, the Clippers have a slightly cheaper point guard. He’ll be mediocre in LA next year with the occasional decent game. Moon will be valuable in a D-League dunk contest.

The Cavs front office is doing a better job of executing the tasks they’re paid for than you are Kurt.

“This is why they are the Cavs…”

What are you talking about? This is why the Cavs have been better than the Clippers for the last… oh… 10 years? This is why the lottery pick has turned in to a #1 overall pick? This is why the Cavs are going to be better than the Clippers THIS year?

But hey, the Cavs got Baron Davis, they are clearly the losers of this trade.

Like I’ve said from day 1, the Cavs won this trade. They won it by a mile.

but if it means shedding baron davis, you can take 2 of them. LOL

Davis is what he is and this team does not need to worry about salary cap space since nobody is going to want to sign here anyway. This team will build through the draft and trades. As others have said, it is about cap flexibility. Cavs can flip Baron’s expiring contract later for a player with greater value. Plus, the Cavs get another lottery pick player. If that player ends up being better than Mo or Moon, how is this a bad deal? This article is incredibly short sighted.

The Cavaliers are not going to the playoffs this year. They aren’t winning very much for the next 5 years. Mo Williams provides absolutely nothing of value to the team, and he would not be re-signed. The Cavaliers just shipped him out for an UNPROTECTED LOTTO PICK. This draft is “weak,” sure. But its weak in superstars. There are some good players in this draft that can be building blocks for the future.

Baron Davis? Irrelevant. Absolutely doesn’t matter who the Cavs were bringing back in this deal. Honestly, it might as well have been Mo Williams for Mo Williams, the main point is that they got a lottery pick. Besides, Baron’s contract ends the same year as Mo’s (anyone who thinks Mo won’t take those player options is crazy).

For those keeping track at home, the Cavaliers acquired Mo Williams by trading away Damon Jones and Joe Smith (who they got back anyway). So, essentially, the Cavaliers turned Damon Jones into a lottery pick.

Going back to Baron… does anyone think he’ll finish his contract with the team anyway? He’ll play 2.5 years (not including this half season) with the Cavs tops before getting moved at the deadline again.

The fact of the matter is the Cavs had very little to move forward with (almost nothing). With this deal, they will have two young guys they build for the future with. The only way I can see people viewing this as a failure for the Cavs is if they actually think the main target was Baron. It clearly wasn’t, and the Cavs even said that.

(As for the Clips, I liked it too. Mo sucks, but if they can dump him, then they will have room for Deron Williams. And I honestly think he’s nearly a lock for LA.)

Second, since Lebron Cavs have had 7 (three of which were in one draft) total draft picks.Luke Jackson, Shannon Brown, Booby Gibson, Ejike Ugboaja, J.J. Hickson, Danny Green and Christian Eyenga.

I’ll give you Ugboaja (who?) and Luke Jackson are no namers never to be seen again in the NBA. Brown, Gibson, Green, and Eyenga are all good role players. Hickson could start on most teams

So ya, Cleveland really has drafted crappy since drafting Lebron…..

This isn’t a great trade at all. We get another 2011 pick, which could be gold (trade bait/good talent) or could be silver (average non-impact player drafted). Either way, Cavs upgraded. There is no where to go but up.

I’m a Bucks fan, and I can tell you, everything you just said about Baron, is like a breath of fresh air compared to Mo Williams’ standard behavior.

We as Milwaukee fans noticed that he toned down his antics when LeBron was around, but now he’s back to being an average player with an above average self-esteem.