Jun 29, 2005 12:32 AM EST
The Magic selected center Martynas Andriuskevicius in the second round (44th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft, then traded his draft rights to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a 2006 second round draft pick and cash considerations.
Later, Orlando obtained the draft rights to forward-center Marcin Gortat (57th overall) from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for cash considerations.
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The Cavaliers picked up $2.1 million in salary-cap space Tuesday by trading swingman Jiri Welsch to the Milwaukee Bucks for a second round pick in 2006.
The Cavaliers acquired Welsch from the Boston Celtics in late February for a 2007 first-round pick. Welsch struggled after joining the Cavaliers and didn't fit into the future plans. The Cavaliers will have slightly more than $28 million with the move.
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas' six-year, $70.8 million contract expires Friday.
``Zydrunas is going to go into free agency and see what's out there are on the market,'' Ilgauskas' agent, Herb Rudoy, said Monday. ``That is a final decision, we have no interest in making to a deal with the Cavs before Friday.''
Danny Ferry said during his introductory news conference that he wants to keep Ilgauskas. According to insiders, Ferry told Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert during his interview for the job that he felt keeping Ilgauskas was important.
``I'm very hopeful Zydrunas will be back here,'' Ferry said. ``I know he has tough decisions ahead of him, hopefully the decision is to remain in Cleveland.''
Initial discussions about a contract extension for Ilgauskas failed during the regular season. A person with knowledge of the talks said it has to do with the length of the contract as much as it is about money. Rudoy is believed to be shooting for a five-year deal, and the Cavaliers were looking for a three-year pact.
There are also complex issues over how the contract will be insured due to Ilgauskas' history of foot problems.
It isn't clear whether Ferry will even negotiate with Rudoy or allow another member of his staff do it because of how close he is to Ilgauskas. Rudoy said it certainly won't be a factor on his end.
``Yes, Danny is a very good friend,'' Rudoy said. ``But it will have no influence on Zydrunas' decision.''
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Cavaliers Jun 2005 Archive
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Plain-Dealer | Jun 26, 2005
The Cleveland Cavaliers made Danny Ferry their general manager on Sunday when he agreed to a five-year deal worth close to $10 million, The Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Associated Press both reported.
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Plain Dealer | Jun 26, 2005
Danny Ferry was set to become the new general manager of the Cavaliers on Saturday, but while he was on his way to catch a plane to Cleveland, he held up on finalizing the deal for undisclosed reasons.
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The Beacon Journal | Jun 25, 2005
As everybody knows Pistons head coach Larry Brown is a candidate for the Cleveland Cavaliers president job.
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ESPN | Jun 24, 2005
LeBron James would like to have some input on which players the Cavaliers go after in this summer’s free agency market set to begin next week.
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Plain-Dealer | Jun 24, 2005
Aaron Goodwin, agent for Portland star Shareef Abdur-Rahim, says while his client is "definitely interested" in signing a free-agent deal with the Cavs, the forward's enthusiasm will cool considerably if Cleveland doesn't keep Ilgauskas, another potential free agent.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jun 24, 2005
Now that the San Antonio Spurs' season has drawn to a close, Danny Ferry is expected to give Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert an answer today on whether he'll become the team's next general manager writes Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon Journal.
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ESPN | Jun 22, 2005
The Cavaliers are expected to offer their general manager position to Spurs director of basketball operations Danny Ferry, according to published reports, but that might hinge on Pistons coach Larry Brown.
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Beacon-Journal | Jun 22, 2005
Isiah Thomas will get his interview with Larry Brown, according to an Eastern Conferene executive.
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The Plain Dealer | Jun 20, 2005
If Danny Ferry is indeed named general manager, LeBron James will have one of the best young front office minds making all those crucial personnel moves.
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Palm Beach Post | Jun 18, 2005
After not having his option picked up by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Robert Traylor is considering heading to Miami.
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Cleveland Cavaliers PR | Jun 16, 2005
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived guard Lucious Harris, Cavaliers interim General Manager Mark Warkentien announced today.
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Beacon Journal | Jun 16, 2005
With Wednesday's decision to release Robert Traylor and the expected release of shooting guard Lucious Harris in the next 15 days, the Cavaliers will have reduced their roster to just seven players.
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Cavaliers Press Release | Jun 15, 2005
The Cleveland Cavaliers have declined the team's option on the 2005-06 contract of forward/center Robert Traylor, Cavaliers interim General Manager Mark Warkentien announced today.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jun 14, 2005
Lucious Harris will likely have a new home next season.
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Akron Beacon Journal | Jun 14, 2005
The Cavaliers have to make a decision on Robert Traylor's option by Wednesday.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 14, 2005
Buried deep in Sam Smith's latest article for the Chicago Tribune contains a very interesting tidbit.
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The Detroit News | Jun 12, 2005
While making a championship run, it is usually a bad idea to have your head coach constantly answering questions about whether or not he will be with another team at season's end.
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Cleveland Cavaliers PR | Jun 9, 2005
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today that Hank Egan has been named by Head Coach Mike Brown as an assistant coach.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer | Jun 7, 2005
Nuggets GM Kiki Vandeweghe will interview with the Cleveland Cavaliers this week at the NBA's predraft camp.
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Denver Post | Jun 6, 2005
Nuggets GM Kiki Vandeweghe had no response to the SI.com report on Sunday that suggested he could possibily jump to the Cleveland Cavaliers as their team president.
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Plain-Dealer | Jun 6, 2005
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has choosen the first member of his coaching staff.
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Beacon-Journal | Jun 6, 2005
Dan Gilbert said during a Cleveland business luncheon appearance on Thursday that he wants to get the Cavaliers back into the draft.
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Star-Ledger | Jun 6, 2005
The Milwaukee Bucks are leaning towards drafting Andrew Bogut, but are also taking a look at Marvin Williams.
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SI.com | Jun 5, 2005
League sources have told SI.com's Ian Thompson that Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke has given team president Kiki Vandeweghe permission to interview with other teams, including the Cavaliers.
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Plain-Dealer | Jun 4, 2005
Milton Newton is no longer in the running to become general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Newton, who is the Washington Wizards' director of player personnel, was not offered the job because of his inexperience according to a source.
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Detroit Free Press | Jun 3, 2005
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert denied reports on Thursday that there is a deal in place with Pistons coach Larry Brown to become team president.
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The Washington Post | Jun 2, 2005
According to sources, the Washington Wizards director of player personnel Milt Newton is now the leading candidate for the open general manager position with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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ESPN | Jun 1, 2005
Mike Brown will be introduced on Thursday morning in a news conference at Gund Arena by Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
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Detroit News | Jun 1, 2005
If Larry Brown is not going to be the head coach of the Detroit Pistons then the club will be interested in Nate McMillan and Flip Saunders.
