The Cavs Are Really Loading Up
It's been a busy off-season for the Cavaliers. They traded for Shaq, resigned Andy Varajeao and signed free-agent Anthony Parker.
But wait there's more. The media is consistent reporting they have interest in other free agents; namely Matt Barnes, Joey Graham, Linas Kleiza and Sean May.
My initial reaction was - how can they afford all these guys? But their payroll is currently $12 million less than the Celtics.
Let's take a look at their starting five and top bench players:
- Mo Williams (PG)
- Delonte West (SG)
- LeBron James (SF)
- Andy Varajeao (PF)
- Shaquille O'Neal (C)
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C)
- Anthony Parker (G/F)
- Daniel Gibson (G)
- JJ Hickson (F)
- Christian Eyenga (G/F)
- Danny Green (G/F)
Add one of those free agent names to the mix and Cleveland will have one deep roster. While there's still plenty of time for Danny to sign quality free agents, I am starting to worry about the Celtics chances of beating the Cavs next year.