http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar..._in_cleveland/
Quote:
According to a source, Amar'e Stoudemire has let it be known that he does not want to play in Cleveland.
The news was passed along to the Cavs who are now going in another direction. Over the weekend, the Cavs and Suns appeared close to a trade that would send Stoudemire to Cleveland.
But the deal might not be completely dead yet. One key factor that could change Stoudemire's mind is if the Cavs make Stoudemire an offer to extend his contract. He is believed to be seeking $60 million over three years.
Note: Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer refutes the report and says that Stoudemire has made no such statement.
At the All-Star festivities in Dallas, Stoudemire cryptically said "Best of luck to [Shaquille O'Neal] and the Cavs" in talking to reporters about the possible trade to Cleveland.
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Cleveland has three big trading pieces
1) Zydrunas Ilguaskas' expiring contract
2) Young talent in J.J. Hickson
3) Bird rights to Wally Sczcerbiak (
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...ign_and_trade/), which means he can be used in a sign and trade.
From what I understand ... Sczcerbiak had like a $13 million~ish expiring contract last season, which means he could be re-signed for a very large sum of money. Cleveland can essentially use Ilguaskas and Sczcerbiak in two separate trades ... getting another SG/SF wingman type player (Someone who plays like Corey Maggette or Iguodala) and then of course the Power Forward they have been coveting ... Stoudemire, Jamison, Murphy, etc.