Interesting. Not sure if this gets Lebron back to the Finals though. I liked the Spurs adding Richard Jefferson more.

Cleveland will send Ben Wallace(notes),Sasha Pavlovic(notes), the 46th pick in Thursday’s draft and cash to the Suns for O’Neal.

 

Cleveland and Phoenix were both juggling multiple trade possibilities with other teams, with the Cavs involved with as many as six trade scenarios.

Yet the disappointing Eastern Conference finals loss to the Orlando Magic left Cavs GM Danny Ferry with incredible

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AhDcXIJ39gkrP51tvrTicF85nYcB?slug=aw-shaq062409&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Interesting scenario Fiander. It was so sad when Mutumbo went down. I would like to see Shaq break again. The Cavs will be the most watched team by far next year.

Huge news, but what’s humorous is that apparently Shaq found out he was traded on Twitter.

Look at Shaq’s last few tweets. Several minutes ago he tweeted out “I didn’t hear dat yet” in response to this tweet, “is it true u a CLEVELAND CAVALIER.” A few minutes later someone sent Shaq the following tweet, “U CLEVELAND BOUND…shaq found out he was traded thru twitter! lmao….hahahaaaaaa” Shaq’s response? “I kno right.”

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/24/did-shaq-just-find-out-he-was-traded-on-twitter/

I think it puts them in the finals as long as he fits in with Lebron able to still do what he wants.  All the Cavs needed this year was a big guy, especially vs. Howard. I would think Shaq would dominate him, at least on the defensive end...I mean, if Odom and Gasol can do it...

I think the 09 Lakes are one of the worst title teams ever. I don't think they'll make it next year.

Good point about his health. Obviously this has to be there.

I have to say that i'm very excited that Cleveland has added Shaq.

Hopefully it turns out well.

I just wonder how well him and Lebron will be able to play off one another.