What's the next step for the Cleveland Cavs with the first weekend of NBA free agency winding to a close? Here's our Cavs Free Agency Rumors Roundup For July 5th.
LeBron James, Cavs Not Talking Yet
Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst:
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are busy on several fronts as they attempt to solidify their roster. But for the moment that does not include talks with free agent LeBron James, sources told ESPN.com.
"James' agent Rich Paul has made it known to the Cavs that serious talks on a new deal for James will not take place until a new contract for restricted free agent Tristan Thompson is in place. Paul also represents Thompson. James intends to re-sign with the Cavs, sources said, but is not in a hurry."
Several media outlets reported earlier in the week that the Cavs had come to terms with Thompson on a blockbuster multi-year deal, but talks have now reportedly stalled without an official agreement in place.
Stay tuned.
Spurs, Cavs Targeting David West
After opting out of his $12 million player option for the 2015-16 season, former Indiana Pacers forward David West has caught the eyes of several championship contenders on the lookout for veteran depth, including the San Antonio Spurs.
You can add the Cavs to that list.
Per Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star, the Cavs have "huge interest" in West and could be a frontrunner for his services due to his desire to play for a contender.
West averaged 11.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28.7 minutes per contest for the Pacers last season, while providing valuable leadership for a team besieged by injuries.
The Flip Side Of The West Coin
"Assuming they come to an agreement with Tristan Thompson, the Cavs are well-fortified at power forward and center," Bob Finnan of the News-Herald argues. "If West comes aboard, they’d already be bulging at the seams with bigs in Timofey Mozgov, Kevin Love, Anderson Varejao and Thompson. That’s not even counting rookie Rakeem Christmas, the 36th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft."
Thompson is a near lock to return seeing that he's a restricted free agent and the Cavs can match any offer sheet that he accepts, so adding West to a stacked frontcourt rotation could lead to a minutes headache for head coach David Blatt as he tries to sort everything out in real time.
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