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June 25, 2009
NBA News: Shaq to Cleveland; Nets dumping Vinsanity?
AP via Yahoo! Sports, Blockbuster: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns
The Cleveland Cavaliers have apparently made a big move to show LeBron James that they're serious about trying to win a championship.
The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center Shaquille O’Neal from the Phoenix Suns to join current MVP LeBron James.
...Bringing in O’Neal may soothe James’ concerns that the Cavs wouldn’t be able to get him enough help to make a run at numerous titles. Ferry still wants to re-sign Varejao this summer and may look to add another perimeter player through a trade or free agency.
Yahoo! Sports, Magic in talks to acquire Nets’ Carter
By contrast, Nets' owner Bruce Ratner is dumping salary faster than the MTA can give away money.
The New Jersey Nets have agreed in principal to send Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league executives told Yahoo! Sports.
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Posted by eric at June 25, 2009 4:46 PM