Windhorst Blog
--I saw Donyell Marshall today at the Wesley press conference and he looks like he's in great shape. It appears he's lost at least 10 pounds, perhaps more. Danny Ferry told me Marshall has been working out hard all summer. Last season as 'Yell's 3-point shooting dropped significantly after a hot start, some scouts suggested to me that it appeared as if he legs were going. I have no idea if that's true, but it appears he felt he needed to get in better shape.
--After Gooden finally signs his deal in the next day or so, the Cavs will be right up against the luxury tax threshold of $65.4 million. That is counting about $3 million in bonuses Larry Hughes and Marshall can get if the team reaches certain milestones, which they did last year making them so-called "likely bonuses." I know there are rumors out there about trades and whatnot, but before you consider any of them realize the Cavs won't be taking on an additional salary this season. They do, however, have about $1.2 million in wiggle room in money for Eddie Basden and Stephen Graham, deals that are not fully guaranteed.
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I get a feeling we'll see a more efficient Donyell Marshall this season. With Anderson Varejao likely to see more time and the addition of Scot Pollard, Donyell's minutes should drop a tad. With his body in better shape and less wear and tear, we hopefully will have an offensive weapon at the business end of the season.
--I saw Donyell Marshall today at the Wesley press conference and he looks like he's in great shape. It appears he's lost at least 10 pounds, perhaps more. Danny Ferry told me Marshall has been working out hard all summer. Last season as 'Yell's 3-point shooting dropped significantly after a hot start, some scouts suggested to me that it appeared as if he legs were going. I have no idea if that's true, but it appears he felt he needed to get in better shape.
--After Gooden finally signs his deal in the next day or so, the Cavs will be right up against the luxury tax threshold of $65.4 million. That is counting about $3 million in bonuses Larry Hughes and Marshall can get if the team reaches certain milestones, which they did last year making them so-called "likely bonuses." I know there are rumors out there about trades and whatnot, but before you consider any of them realize the Cavs won't be taking on an additional salary this season. They do, however, have about $1.2 million in wiggle room in money for Eddie Basden and Stephen Graham, deals that are not fully guaranteed.
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I get a feeling we'll see a more efficient Donyell Marshall this season. With Anderson Varejao likely to see more time and the addition of Scot Pollard, Donyell's minutes should drop a tad. With his body in better shape and less wear and tear, we hopefully will have an offensive weapon at the business end of the season.