Cavs remain quiet at NBA trade deadline, now turn focus to Greg Oden

Akron Beacon Journal — INDEPENDENCE: The Cavaliers remained silent as the NBA’s trade deadline passed quietly Thursday. It was one of the rare years when the Cavs failed to complete a deal at the deadline, and the first time it has happened since 2009.“Not much for Cavs to do but not mess up space,” a rival front office executive said in the hours leading up to the deadline.Now they’ll turn their focus to free-agent center Greg Oden, who could sign a deal within the next week even though he isn’t expected to play until next season. Cavs General Manager Chris Grant confirmed the team’s interest in Oden and a league s...

Cleveland Cavaliers February 21, 2013

Around the NBA: Cavs to offer deal to Oden

Columbus Dispatch — The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to offer free-agent center Greg Oden a two-year contract with a team option for a third year after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes, according to a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations.

Cleveland Cavaliers February 9, 2013

Report: Cavs plan to offer contract to Oden

Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — AKRON, OHIO -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to offer a contract to former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden following the trade deadline, according to a report in the Akron Beacon Journal on Friday.

Chicago Bulls February 8, 2013

Cavaliers notebook: Team prepared to offer Greg Oden two-year contract with team option after trade deadline

Akron Beacon Journal — CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers are expected to offer free-agent center Greg Oden a two-year contract with a team option for a third year after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes, according to a league source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of negotiations.The Cavs have about $4 million in cap space, which they are preserving now for potential trades. Teams around the league don’t want to sign Oden until after the trade deadline.Oden has visited with the Boston Celtics and could meet again with the Cavs in the coming weeks, his agent said Friday.Oden is living nearby i...

Cleveland Cavaliers February 8, 2013

Cavs prepared to offer Greg Oden two year contract with option for third year

Akron Beacon Journal — The Cavs are expected to offer free agent center Greg Oden a two-year contract with a team option for a third year after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes, a league source said. The contract would begin immediately. The Cavs have about $4 million in cap space, which they are preserving now for potential trades. Teams around the league don't want to sign Oden until after the trade deadline. Oden has visited with the Boston Celtics and could meet again with the Cavs in the coming weeks, his agent said Friday. Oden is living nearby in Columbus. His agent, Mike Conley Sr., said last w...

Cleveland Cavaliers February 8, 2013

Rivers 'reminisced' with Oden during recent meeting

CSN New England — Doc Rivers has spent the past couple of days focusing on today's opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers. But that didn't stop him from taking time out of his preparation to spend some time with free agent Greg Oden.

Boston Celtics February 3, 2013

Reports: Celtics meet with center Greg Oden

Green Street | WEEI — According to multiple reports, the Celtics met with Greg Oden in Boston on Saturday as part of an informational exchange with the free agent center. However, with Oden having stated that he is targeting a return to the NBA in 2013-14, the meeting was described as an opportunity for the two sides to talk without [...]

February 2, 2013

Ainge has 'good conversation' with Greg Oden

CSN New England — Celtics general manager Danny Ainge met with free agent center Greg Oden to 'get to know' the 7-foot-1 center.

Boston Celtics February 2, 2013

Free-agent Greg Oden meets with Celtics

Celtics Blog | Boston Globe — By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff The Celtics are hoping to move up the list of teams that interests former No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden after the two parties met Saturday afternoon in Boston. Oden, a former prodigy who was...

Boston Celtics February 2, 2013

Jason Lloyd’s Twitter Cavs Mailbag

Akron Beacon Journal — What do you see happening at trade deadline with Cavs? Oden? @JohnPalciskoThe Cavs made their big deal already, so the pressure is off them to get something done at the deadline. They’re still looking and would be open to renting their remaining $4 million in cap space for another draft pick, but I’d suspect they’re done.Incidentally, they could use the rest of their cap space and still sign Greg Oden to a contract for the remainder of the season for the veteran’s minimum and give him more next year.Oden’s interest in the Cavs is very real. I’d suspect the Cavs might be more patient with him n...

Cleveland Cavaliers February 2, 2013

Mary Schmitt Boyer discusses Greg Oden, All-Star weekend for Cavs and possible trade at deadline: Podcast

Plain Dealer — Will the Cavaliers make another trade? Should they go after Greg Oden? Mary Schmitt Boyer answered these questions and more during her weekly podcast.

Cleveland Cavaliers January 31, 2013