Cavaliers Jul 2004 Archive

• Lebron makes Olympic impressions

  USA Today | Jul 28, 2004

  JACKSONVILLE — LeBron James may be the youngest player on the U.

• Wager and Williams to the Nets for Kittles?

  Bergen Record | Jul 27, 2004

  The very active and very fiscally responsible Nets are reportedly speaking to the Cavs about acquiring Dajuan Wagner and Eric Williams for shooting guard Kerry Kittles.

• Lebron focused on capturing gold medal

  Ackron Beacon Journal | Jul 25, 2004

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• Tale of Two Point Guards: Cavs could run with Snow, McInnis duo

  Terry Pluto of the Akron Beacon-Journal | Jul 24, 2004

  Paul Silas has a plan, one that might shock most Cavaliers fans.

• Cavs Move on from Boozer Boo-Boo

  The News-Herald | Jul 24, 2004

  This trade with Orlando for Drew Gooden and two others seems to have ended any chance that Cleveland would match the offer sheet Carlos Boozer signed with Utah.

• Paxson Looks to Deal

  Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 24, 2004

  The Cleveland Cavaliers and general manager Jim Paxson are not done dealing.

• Orlando trades Gooden, Varejao for Tony Battie

  Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 23, 2004

  Drew Gooden will now team up with Lebron James in Cleveland after a deal was struck by the Cavaliers and the Magic, two of the most active teams this offseason

• Wagner next to go?

  The News-Herald | Jul 23, 2004

  Expect more moves to come soon involving the Cavaliers.

• Cavs acquire Eric Snow

  NBA.com | Jul 20, 2004

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired guard Eric Snow from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Kedrick Brown and guard Kevin Ollie, Cavaliers President and General Manager of Basketball Operations Jim Paxson announced today.

• Eric Williams back to Boston; Atkins a Cavalier?

  Boston Herald | Jul 17, 2004

  The Boston Celtics are interested in bringing forward Eric Williams back for a third tour of duty, holding discussions with the Cleveland Cavalier about a potential sign and trade, but at this stage the stumbling block appears to be Chucky Atkins.

• Pistons to take home 3 ESPYs

  ESPN | Jul 15, 2004

  The Detroit Pistons will take home ESPY awards from sports network ESPN for Best Team, Best Upset and Best Coach/Manager (Larry Brown) when the July 14 show is broadcast across the nation July 18 at 9 pm.

• Cavs owner Gordon Gund speaks out about Boozer

  Cavs.com | Jul 14, 2004

  To: Cavaliers Fans From: Gordon Gund I know last week’s developments with respect to Carlos Boozer are a source of extreme disappointment for you.

• Is Silas partially to blame for Cavs' recent mishap?

  Roger Brown of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer | Jul 14, 2004

  While Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Jim Paxson has taken quite the hit in the media after star free agent forward Carlos Boozer was released from his contract and signed unexpectedly with the Utah Jazz, head coach Paul Silas and his staff may have contributed to Boozer's decision to leave.

• Deal Wheel About to Turn

  New York Times | Jul 14, 2004

  By 12:01 AM tomorrow morning, the Los Angeles Lakers could be without the league's most dominant big man and its most deadly perimeter threat.

• Boozer Fires Back in Phone Interview

  Branson Wright- Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jul 13, 2004

  Carlos Boozer has had enough of the character assassination that has pounded him since last week's announcement that the Utah Jazz have offered him $68 million over six years.

• Boozer All Alone With His $68-Million

  The Salt Lake Tribune | Jul 13, 2004

  Amid a mountain of criticism, Rob Pelinka, has resigned as Carlos Boozer’s agent.

• One last try, Cavs to offer Boozer a 1 year deal

  AP | Jul 12, 2004

  "Making a last-ditch effort to retain Carlos Boozer, the Cleveland Cavaliers have offered him a one-year contract worth about $5 million amid reports he will part ways with his agent, The Associated Press has learned.

• Boozer's Agent Resigns

  ESPN | Jul 12, 2004

  ESPN is reporting that Rob Pelinka has informed the NBA Player's Association that he had resigned as the agent for Carlos Boozer in light of the controversy surrounding his ex-client's signing with the Jazz.

• Knicks Look at Ilgauskas

  NY Daily News | Jul 12, 2004

  According to a league source, the Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers have held preliminary talks about a deal for 7-2 Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

• Cavs could be fined, forced to give up draft picks because of Boozer

  The Plain Dealer | Jul 12, 2004

  Boozer deal could get worse Branson Wright Plain Dealer Reporter The six-year, $68 million offer sheet presented to Carlos Boozer by the Utah Jazz may do more than just leave the Cavaliers empty-handed.

• Big Contract Does Not Help Pay Boozer’s Rent

  Akron Beacon Journal | Jul 11, 2004

  Big Contract Does Not Help Pay Boozer’s Rent Former Cleveland Brown defensive back Percy Ellsworth is suing the newest member of the Utah Jazz, Carlos Boozer, for $15,000 in alleged back rent.

• Boozer's agent was wrong

  Ian Thomsen of CNNSI.com | Jul 10, 2004

  Why would anybody want Jim Paxson's job? Paxson, the Cleveland Cavaliers' general manager, is being ripped for allowing forward Carlos Boozer to escape as a free agent to the Utah Jazz.

• Boozer signs with Jazz

  ESPN | Jul 8, 2004

  So much for verbal understandings.

• Jazz stop pursuit of Kenyon Martin, now tailing Carlos Boozer

  ESPN | Jul 8, 2004

  Utah Jazz GM Kevin O'Connor told ESPN Insider Chad Ford that the Jazz and Kenyon Martin mutally agreed to cancel his free agent visit to Utah on Thursday.

• Cavs quickly ink No. 1 Luke Jackson

  Associated Press | Jul 1, 2004

  The San Diego Padres thought enough of Luke Jackson's baseball skills that they considered drafting the 6-foot-7 left-hander last month.

• Cavs Keep Boozer at Bargain Price

  The Beacon Journal | Jul 1, 2004

  In a move that surprised none, the Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up Carlos Boozer’s option keeping him around for another year.

• Boozer's option NOT picked up

  ESPN | Jul 1, 2004

  It was reported by numerous papers and sources that the Cavaliers picked up the team option on Carlos Boozer.