NBA / Dec 16, 2008 / 10:20 am

NBA Trade Rumor: Shawn Marion to Cleveland

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Though the Cavs are sitting pretty at 20-4 right now, they’re still entertaining a roster change that would seriously mix up the flow that they’ve got going. But it might be worth it.

The Cavaliers have had ongoing discussions with the Miami Heat about an Anderson Varejao and Wally Szczerbiak for Shawn Marion trade, a league executive familiar with the discussions said.

The Heat have had talks with the Cavs, the Raptors, and the Kings for Marion, but it seems that Cleveland is the front runner because of the belief that Matrix will play his best if he’s playing for a championship contender. (Sorry, Raps fans.)

And if Cleveland is going to get the most out of Marion, they’ll be adding a player who provides unparalleled defensive versatility. He could guard any member of the Boston Celtics except for Kendrick Perkins, and everyone on the Lakers except Andrew Bynum. It doesn’t seem like Szczerbiak and Varejao is a big price to pay for that.

The Heat have reason to pull the trigger on this deal because Marion really isn’t playing anywhere near his potential, and because the finances would benefit them. Wally’s $13 million comes off the books after this season, and Big Andy’s got about $6 million this year and a player option for ’09-10.

What do you think of this deal?

Source: Yahoo! Sports

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  • Lady Luck

    As a Cleveland fan, I like the deal. Marion can play PF. Andy was probably going to leave anyway, and you get a great player for he and Wally.

    As a Laker fan, (yes I’m both, scary huh?) I think Marion for Odom is a better trade for both teams.

    Playing for either team only makes him the 3rd option at best offensively.

  • Celts Fan

    If you’re both a Lakers fan and a Cavs fan, you’re not a fan of either, sorry.

    Matrix is gone at the end of the year anyway, so they basically get to keep Varejau for a few more years, drop Wally’s salary and move on. Still wouldn’t do it if I was Miami, but it’s not completely terrible (getting literally nothing for Shawn Marion is terrible.)

  • http://dimemag jhov24

    This trade works out for the Miami Heat. Varejao would help the Heat defensively and in the post, and provide high energy, and second possessions. However, you can guarantee that Wally will be shipped immediately to another team. Maybe, lets say for a Washington Wizard guard named Caron Butler. Caron would welcome a return to the Heat, and he would be that second scorer. The salaries almost match up. Washington Wizards aren’t going anywhere, so why not clear up more cap room for next years free agency.

  • http://dimemag.com ur brother

    ah hell na heat don’t need anderson nor wally, day should pick up rudy and stackhouse instead

  • http://dimemag.com ur brother

    or may be even gooden

  • Meren

    The Deal was just that a stupid Rumor someone came up with.
    The Cavs don’t need Marion, They have a club that is improving by leaps and bounds. Defense wins Championships and the Cavs are playing it.
    Shawn Marion 12.1 points 9.1 Rebounds, 1.8 assists
    1.3 Steals 1.25 blocks

    Varajao/Szcerbiak combo
    15.4 Points, 9.5 Rebounds 2 assists 1.6 steals .86 Blocks
    plus Varajao gets offensive boards in critical situations
    is shooting better, and scoring key baskets, and making his shots from the line. Other then Lebron James
    and I said it last year the Anderson Varajao is the heart and soul of the Cleveland Cavaliers, because of his energy. Why did Phoenix trade Marion?????, and why does it seem the Heat want to get rid of him as well???

    The Cavs Chemistry is just too good to mess with.

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