Another scenario for Murphy?

by Ian Levy on Feb 12, 2010 2:45 PM EST

I recently saw this announcement about Leon Powe getting closer to a return for the Cavs.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/leon-powe-may-soon-return-to-cavs.php

It sound like a sumbling block in the Murphy to Cleveland trade scenarios is that they don't want to get rid of Hickson. I know Powe obviously has had some serious injury issues. However, when healthy he has proven to be a tough interior scorer and rebounder. He may not have the upside of Hickson but Powe has some untapped upside, plays hard and plays smart. He also appears to have a good skill set to play alongside Hibbert. He also signed a really affordable contract, (2yrs 1.77 mil.) so we would only be on the hook for a little less than a mil. next year.

So what about Murphy for Ilgauskus's expiring contract, Powe and a 1st or 2nd round Draft Pick? We don't get the upside of Hickson, but it seems better than a lot of the alternatives. Especially some of those Kings scenarios involving us taking Udrih back.

Tweet Comment 10 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

Not

A huge Powe fan. To me it’s either Hickson or trade with another team that’s offering better

by Desean on Feb 12, 2010 2:53 PM EST reply actions

I like Powe. I think if he is able to fully overcome his injuries he’s worth a look.

by ThirtyOne on Feb 12, 2010 4:12 PM EST reply actions

I agree he does play hard, but I’d much rather get talent back…Powe has never averaged more than 8 points in a season. Not to mention he’s a 6’8" Power forward with no shooting touch to speak of and not a whole lot of athletic ability. Wouldn’t be completely against him in a blue and gold uni, just not if that’s all we get for Murph.

by Desean on Feb 12, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions

If he was 25 I’d be down…. but he’s not

by B-Huse on Feb 12, 2010 5:54 PM EST reply actions

He just turned 26 two weeks ago

Hardly an old man. In truth his game is basically a clone game of Tyler Hansboro. Undersized energy guy 4. Not much post game or shooting acumen. Scored on hustle and garbage clean up. Average rebounder.

A useful guy on the roster. Not a guy you use a lotto pick on.

" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico loose a ball in the Sun? "

by aaronb on Feb 13, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions