Free Agent: Anderson Varejao

[AFBlue]

Varajao likely has offer from Grizz, but source couldn't confirm. Still, it appears someone is going above MLE for this energy guy. Would you want him on your team for above MLE?

Cavs' Varejao gets hefty contract offer

Move puts team in danger of paying luxury tax
By Brian Windhorst
Beacon Journal sportswriter
As expected, the Cavaliers may have a difficult decision upcoming with free agent big man Anderson Varejao.

According to an NBA executive, Varejao has been presented with a hefty contract offer in excess of the league's mid-level exception, which is around $6 million for next season.

Such an offer could be for up to five years and around $40 million or more. Only a handful of teams have cap space to make such an offer, but the one likely after Varejao is the Memphis Grizzlies.

An active player and rebounder, he fits with the up-tempo style of new coach Marc Iavaroni.

Varejao is a restricted free agent, which means the Cavs would have the option to match an offer sheet he could sign with another team.

Offer sheets can't be signed until July 11 and the Cavs would then have a week to match.

Team sources indicate the Cavs would like to keep Varejao but they are wary of overpaying as they head into the luxury tax next season. Which makes the decision complex, especially with Drew Gooden as the team's starter.

Varejao is currently out of the country and is preparing to play for Brazil in the FIBA Americas Championship in August.

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/...s/17449461.htm

[Thunder Dan]

I'm positive the Cavs' owner doesn't give a about paying the luxury tax. The guy spends money like he plans on dying tomorrow. He reseated the whole arena twice after his first seats didn't pass fire inspection becuase they had Scotchguard on them. He purchased a HiDef scoreboard that shoots flames out of the thing (not very practicle).
When one of your owner's favorite sayings is "A penny saved is just a penny," you figure he doesn't mind spending money. The problem is that he shouldn't over spend on guys. The Cavs were far away from winning a le, even though they made it to the Finals. If they are going to spend over the limit, they should do it for pieces they really need.

[Soul_Patch]

i cant stand this guy.