Anderson Varejao: Sign & Trade?

The latest, which I'm sure most people have seen:

Cavs Open To Varejao Sign And Trade?

Over the past few weeks, several NBA general managers have told ESPN.com that agent Dan Fegan has been searching out potential sign-and-trade deals for disgruntled restricted free agent Anderson Varejao, according to ESPN writer Chad Ford.

In recent days, there have been indications that the Cavs are open to the possibility of a sign-and-trade.

Two GMs told ESPN.com they believe Varejao would agree to a five-year, $45-million deal in a sign-and-trade, if such an offer were made.

"If that's the price, or close to it, I think Danny [Ferry] will get some offers that make sense for the Cavs," one GM said. "I'm not sure he'll get equal value, but right now he has nothing and I don't see it changing."

If Varejao leaves, it will be a bitter ending for both parties. But at this point, that might be the most workable option.

"I'm willing to go and play in Europe if that's what it takes," Varejao said. "I know it's a risk and I'll be a restricted free agent next year, but at least I'd be happy. I don't think I'll be happy in Cleveland knowing that I was [almost] the lowest-paid player there for three years and am still paid much less than players on the team that I outperform. Life's too short to be unhappy."

I suppose you've got to look at this from both sides but when I read something like that, I can't help but wonder who Anderson Varejao thinks he is. Supposedly his teammates are keen to have him back though I wouldn't really want a teammate who expresses sentiments such as "I don't think I'll be happy in Cleveland knowing that I was [almost] the lowest-paid player there for three years and am still paid much less than players on the team that I outperform".

Varejao needs to go to new england and get a couple orders of humble pie from the Belichick store. Seriously, he wants to be treated fair? Dude is an idiot and only put up 6ppg and 6rpg, not that impressive.

before thet Nugs signed Jelani McCoy, I could've seen him traded to Denver for JR Smith.

but reports are out that it's his agent Dan Fegan at fault here. Apparently, many GMs and Ricky Davis can vouch for that.

I suppose you've got to look at this from both sides but when I read something like that, I can't help but wonder who Anderson Varejao thinks he is.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

But what he said was right, although I think he's pretty useless at times.

Look at who is on the Cavs: Damon Jones, Eric Snow, Donyell Marshall, Larry Hughes etc. All those players are way overpaid and don't contribute the way Varejao does.

Look at who is on the Cavs: Damon Jones, Eric Snow, Donyell Marshall, Larry Hughes etc. All those players are way overpaid and don't contribute the way Varejao does.

You are right, the last thing the cavs need is another overpaid player who doesnt make his worth on the court.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

How many of us are asking for 10 million dollars a year?

And actually, you're wrong anyways. He was in the NBA. Last year.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

How many of us are asking for 10 million dollars a year?

And actually, you're wrong anyways. He was in the NBA. Last year.

So I guess we're much better people because we don't ask for the best deal we can get.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

How many of us are asking for 10 million dollars a year?

And actually, you're wrong anyways. He was in the NBA. Last year.

So I guess we're much better people because we don't ask for the best deal we can get.

Haha. Where did anyone say we were better? Can you really deny that he seems to overvalue himself as a player?

Haha. Where did I say he wasn't overvaluing himself?

See how being childish can destroy a thread?

I don't feel sorry for the Cavs, they have options (& it's not like Danny Ferry hasn't forced the hands of a team into dealing him before)....reading between the lines with a few articles, I get the feeling that the Cavs could've signed him for a one year deal at MLE but for them it was either take the long term deal (5 years at $32mill - he probably wants at least $10mill more) or sign the 1 year deal at qualifying offer....the Cavs didn't want to do that as Varejao would become an unrestricted free agent....if they really think Varejao isn't worth what he's asking for, let him play out a 1 year deal, or just sign & trade him....

Exactly! If they dont think he is worth what he is asking, trade him and get something back for him.

Taking basketball away from him isnt the answer.

Haha. Where did I say he wasn't overvaluing himself?

And what exactly do you think Andrew meant by questioning who he thinks he is?

See how being childish can destroy a thread?

I agree. Childish things like this always piss me off.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

Its like the people who say, How can you criticize what the president is doing, you couldn't do any better.

He isnt worth what he is asking, and i doubt the cavs are going to pull the trigger to overpay another guy who doesnt produce on the court. The risk of overpaying him is far greater then the reward you could see in the future. If i am the cavs i would at least shop him around and if you can get a draft pick for him or another solid player, then sign and trade him. Also shop anyone not named Lebron or Ilgauskas while you are at it.

Well he's in the NBA and we're not, so who do we think we are?

Its like the people who say, How can you criticize what the president is doing, you couldn't do any better.

Exactly. If you don't have an alternative point of view then stfu .

I never really thought Varejao was worth 9-10 million dollars, which seems to be what he is asking for. And in my opinion, if the cavs and andy can't get a deal finalized, the best option would be to go to a sign and trade. That way, they get something in return rather than just letting varejao walk away and go playing in europe.

If he ends up proving he is worth what he is asking for, then the team that gets him will be pretty happy. If not, then the gamble didn't pay off.

dont underestimate the value of the flop in todays NBA

I'm not saying he's worth 10 mil either. But if the cavs dont think that, they should let him go or trade him. It's obvious both sides wont come to an agreement on money here so no one is benefiting by him not playing.

I get the feeling that the Cavs still feel the sting from that Boozer episode, that's maybe why they don't want Varejao to become an unrestricted free agent....

I didn't rate that Ferry bypassed Varejao's agent....not a good business move, especially if you want more business from that agent....

They tried to underpay Boozer in a long term deal, but then they signed Larry Hughes to a max contract.

Go figure.

I guess the Cavs just don't run by the adage of looking after your own before looking after others....

And now, what team would take him and his demands?

Well, Andy has value beyond statistics, (I personally think he would've deserved a 6-7 million dollar deal) his importance lies in the energy he brings to the floor.

Now, which teams need big men who can provide energy on both ends of the floor would be willing to accept his demands? Probably not a lot, but there's gotta be several teams out there not named the New York Knicks that would acquire him regardless of his money demands.

Hopefully a deal works out soon so we can see Andy back in the NBA.

dont underestimate the value of the flop in todays NBA

Flops arent going to win you games, and in the last seconds of a game i would really doubt that the refs would call a flop even if its legit. In the last minute of the game, they let the players decide who wins for the most part.

In the last minute of the game, they let the players decide who wins for the most part.

Just ask "Andy".

I wonder how many times Andy got dunked on by Lebron in practice trying to flop a charge.