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08-06-2009, 09:32 AM
Cavs likely to pass on Bowen
Published: Thursday, August 6, 2009
http://news-herald.com/articles/2009/08/06/sports/nh1267133.txt
By Bob Finnan
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Apparently, the Cavaliers will take a pass on veteran shooting guard Bruce Bowen.
Bowen, 38, was waived by the Bucks last week before his $4 million salary was guaranteed. The Bucks still owe him a buyout of $2 million.
The 6-foot-7, 200-pounder had spent the previous eight seasons in San Antonio, where he was known as a dogged defender. He was named to the All-Defensive first-team for the fifth consecutive season after the 2007-08 season.
Bowen earned three championship rings with the Spurs. He was traded to Milwaukee in the Richard Jefferson deal this summer. After being waived last Friday, there were rumors the Cavs or Celtics would sign him.
However, the Cavs are probably not going to sign Bowen, a source said. They still have their $2 million bi-annual exception at their disposal, but they might not use it.
Bowen averaged 2.7 points in 80 games with the Spurs last year. The 13-year veteran could be considering retirement.
There's nothing new to report on the Leon Powe situation. The Cavs have interest in the 6-8, 240-pound power forward, but might be reluctant to offer a two-year deal.
Published: Thursday, August 6, 2009
http://news-herald.com/articles/2009/08/06/sports/nh1267133.txt
By Bob Finnan
[email protected]
Apparently, the Cavaliers will take a pass on veteran shooting guard Bruce Bowen.
Bowen, 38, was waived by the Bucks last week before his $4 million salary was guaranteed. The Bucks still owe him a buyout of $2 million.
The 6-foot-7, 200-pounder had spent the previous eight seasons in San Antonio, where he was known as a dogged defender. He was named to the All-Defensive first-team for the fifth consecutive season after the 2007-08 season.
Bowen earned three championship rings with the Spurs. He was traded to Milwaukee in the Richard Jefferson deal this summer. After being waived last Friday, there were rumors the Cavs or Celtics would sign him.
However, the Cavs are probably not going to sign Bowen, a source said. They still have their $2 million bi-annual exception at their disposal, but they might not use it.
Bowen averaged 2.7 points in 80 games with the Spurs last year. The 13-year veteran could be considering retirement.
There's nothing new to report on the Leon Powe situation. The Cavs have interest in the 6-8, 240-pound power forward, but might be reluctant to offer a two-year deal.