By now you have probably heard the news that Andrew Bynum had been suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team, and that the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to trade him before the remainder of his two-year, $24 million contract becomes guaranteed on Jan. 10, meaning the Cavs would have to waive him by Jan. 7 to save nearly $19 million.
Would anyone want him?
All character issues aside — and there are plenty of those — this is still a player who started for the Western Conference All-Stars just two seasons ago. And 7-footers, even former All-Stars with knee issues, don’t grow on trees.
If you could get him in exchange for an expiring contract, would you do it? Because there are plenty of players on expiring contracts whose salaries are roughly the same as Bynum’s.
One such possibility is Kris Humphries of the Boston Celtics, and one has to wonder whether the Atlanta Hawks will kick the tires on a potential Bynum deal now that it appears Al Horford is done for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
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More on Bynum, plus a spin around the league, in this interview with John Jastremski of CBS Sports Radio
Joe says
Hey Chris,
Too bad Orlando didn’t trade for Bynum like you suggested in August 2012. Rob Hennigan is such a moron huh??
HAHA You fool…nothing you write is credible. Im surprised Yahoo hasn’t tried to hire you yet.
Bill O'Connor says
Chris,
I hope you are well. The BBA misses you, particularly Trader George, who can’t compete without you. Would love to have you back at some point.
Any news on Javale McGee? Thought he was having an X-ray two weeks ago…