NBA Writer, @BleacherReport since 2010. Ohio native. University of Akron alum.
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🏆10 Years since the greatest NBA Finals of all time🏆
Grab "A Wine and Gold Winner" and relive the best moments of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 title in illustrated essay form.
32 pages of art, words, stats, quotes and original reporting.
Art by @oliverbarrett.
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.@GregSwartzBR joined @Spencito_ and @ADMegs_10 to discuss the #Cavs early season struggles. What does Greg think is the most glaring problem and who needs to show more leadership? @923TheFan
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Did some digging on James Harden's struggles so far this season and found something that is pretty alarming.
Every member of Cleveland's rotation has been better without Harden on the floor.
If this doesn't change, it's going to be a long year.
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James Harden now ranks 93rd of 94 NBA players in FG% who have taken 100 shots+ this season (36.4%).
Harden's swing rating (-24.2) ranks dead last on the Cavs, nearly twice as bad as anyone else.
It's OK to admit the Cavs messed up.
From February 4:
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Tonight on Overtime with Jake Vulinec on @923TheFan:
🏈 Did the Browns win back your belief on Sunday?
⚾️ Are you calling the Guardians season a success?
🏀 Do the Cavs have too many mouths to feed?
📞 @RuiterWrongFAN - 8:00
📞 @GregSwartzBR - 9:20
🔊 audacy.com/stations/923thefa…
Has any NBA player ever gained 70 pounds in a career?
Shawn Kemp comes to mind, although his Cavs physique and Mario's current one couldn't be more different.
Mario Herzona came into the league at 6'6, 190 lb.
He's 6'9, 260 lb now.
How?
Take a listen to his super scientific answer to the question everyone wants to know #LetEmKnow
Took almost 3 months, but finally got done for Weems. Well deserved.
Worth noting: Cavs assistant GM Brandon Weems is a childhood friend of LeBron James.
CLE needs a new GM with Mike Gansey taking the 76ers job.
Weems would likely be the leader for the job anyways, but would seemingly help entice James to come back to Cavs.
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The team that gave PAUL GEORGE a max deal decided giving James Harden a third season was too risky….when he was 32.
Cavs giving a 37-year-old Harden three years fully guaranteed with a trade kicker is something no other NBA team has felt comfortable doing this decade…
Three guaranteed years for a 37-year-old who led all NBA players in playoff turnovers and shot 29% from three. Should age well.
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Cleveland Cavaliers salary cap situation with Peyton Watson.
They could create a $16.7 million trade exception for Max Strus if they fold in the Dennis Schroder trade and absorb Tre Mann into the Lonzo Ball trade exception.
The Cavs have no first-round picks left to trade.
Cavs trading for Peyton Watson was a good move.
For a team that struggled with toughness, however, losing Strus and Schroder this offseason hurts even more.
Always thought Clippers would help get a Watson to Cleveland deal done. Money is close for Peyton as well.
-Cavs land Peyton Watson to start at SF. Still have $34 mil below 1st apron for Harden deal.
-Nuggets out of 2nd apron, add replacement wing and backup center.
-Pistons get Dennis Schröder for free (trade exception).
-Clippers upgrade wing with Johnson, Strus and stay below tax.
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Cavs could now give Jonathan Kuminga the full NTMLE ($6 million/1 or $12.4 million/2 with player option) and have $36.3 million left under the 2nd apron for a new James Harden contract.
Greg Swartz retweeted
.@BleacherReport’s one question to the Charlotte Hornets: “Was this the best time to trade LaMelo Ball?”
@GregSwartzBR saying: “Deciding to trade Ball was a bold move, although it could be justified. Ball's 72 games were more than his previous two seasons combined and his shooting (41.8 percent overall) for his career was a weak point. The return for Ball (Naz Reid, unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, three second-round picks) was perhaps too good to pass up, even if it left a hole at point guard.”
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My guy @GregSwartzBR joins us right now to talk Kings offseason and the future of Sabonis and LaVine 👀 youtube.com/watch?v=pyzme9F0…
