Sports Illustrated has reported a possible trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards involving Antawn Jamison and Mike James. It was originally brought up by DraftExpress and it would land the Wizards Ben Wallace, who may retire, and Sasha Pavlovic who is under a "non-guaranteed contract for next season." And what I am assumng is a joke, they said the Wizards may possibly have to surrender the 5th pick. A deal involving those players in return would make sense financially but the Wizards need to get some value for a player as good and consistent as Antawn Jamison. If the mindset is win now, Antawn's 20 and 10 production would need to be replaced, and quickly. I could see this deal if they were bringing in Blake Griffin but acquiring a replacement power forward is just unrealistic at this point. Also, it would be interesting to see Ben Wallace's opinion on returning to the Wizards. I am not sure of how his departure went but I know his teamate on the Detriot Pistons, Richard Hamilton, did not enjoy his stay.
There is no question that Jamison would be a quick-fix for the Cavaliers, he would be a great addition to their current roster. However, I am not sure that the Washington Wizards will get what they want and need out of Cleveland, a team that is desperate to win immediately. I don't think that the Cavaliers have anything to offer that would equate the potential value of the 5th overall pick.
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