In their first big personnel move since "The Decision", the Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired PG Ramon Sessions, C Ryan Hollins, and a draft pick in exchange for PGs Sabastian Telfair and Delonte West.
Cleveland -- Head Coach Byron Scott has said that he plans to implement a fast paced offense and PG Ramon Sessions may lead the charge. It will be interesting to see what Cleveland plans to do with current PG Mo Williams, as Sessions has shown that he is capable of being a starter (averaged 18-7-4 in 35 mpg during February of 2009). In terms of Ryan Hollins, he is simply a throw-in and will serve as a big body off the bench. While it remains to be seen what the Cavs ultimate rebuilding plan is, you could definitely call this trade a baby step in the right direction.
Minnesota -- Upon receiving Delonte West, Minnesota will waive him. By waiving him before August 4th, Minnesota will only pay him $500,000 of his $4 mil salary. If Minnesota had kept West, him and PF Michael Beasley would have been a great pot smoking tandem.
Last summer Beasley foolishly took a picture (right) of his new tattoo with a bag of weed in the background. This summer, Wolves GM David Kahn openly talked about Beasley's marijuana problems while he played for the Heat (Kahn got fined $50k for doing so). West has always had "issues". In September of 2009, he was pulled over in a traffic stop and was carrying a Berreta pistol, .357 Magnum, and Remington 870 in a guitar case, Desperado style. In terms of weed, check out this video of West stoned at a KFC drive thru waiting for his food. It's classic.
Along with West, Minnesota will also receive lottery bust Sebastian Telfair. Remember when he came out of high-school and his posse made a documentary about him? I wish they would make a film about the life of a bust. Does he sulk all day, or is he still excited because he thinks this will be his breakout season? My guess is that he'll be playing overseas in the next few years. Telfair will serve as the 3rd string PG behind Johnny Flynn and Luke Ridnour. Overall this is yet another puzzling move by GM David Kahn. As ESPN Analyst John Hollinger points out on Twitter, "If they waive West, T'wolves just traded last year's two free agent signings (and a draft pick) for a No. 3 point guard. Remind me again what the plan is here?". Sigh.
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