from Hoopsworld; NBA PM
"Charlie Villanueva is enjoying his Twitter account at least as much as any other player in the NBA, and more than most. The recurring theme has been that more moves are coming for the Bucks, followed closely by his own feeling that he won't be back in Milwaukee next season. In fact, it's been suggested by those close to Villanueva that he would play for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the MLE. While that might be a little bit high for Villanueva, whose defensive lapses are constantly causes for concern, this might be the first legitimate Cavaliers rumor we've had all summer.
"I was actually very surprised; I didn't think Milwaukee would pull such a move," Villanueva said on ESPN 450 in Milwaukee. "I thought RJ (Richard Jefferson) would be around for a little bit but I understand the financial situation that they're in. I was a little shocked at first. It's going to be an interesting summer."
When Villanueva first head about the trade he thought the Bucks had made the move with re-signing him in mind. After all, Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto all have ending deals, and collectively they saved the Bucks $3 million this season and $15 million in 2010-11.
"That's definitely the first thing that came in to mind," said Villanueva. "I knew what the financial situation that Milwaukee was in, the fact that they make some room brings questions: If it's for me or Ramon Sessions. It's all speculation 'cause you realize at the end of the day, you don't know exactly what's going to happen. Milwaukee, I've yet to talk to them so I don't know exactly what's on their mind."
Of course, the subsequent addition to the trade, which involved Pistons forward Amir Johnson heading to the Bucks and Oberto going to Detroit changed Villanueva's take on the whole situation.
"The fact that you bring that news to me - Amir Johnson's going to the Bucks - there are a lot of bigs in that position. Just like I said, I have not talked to Milwaukee, so I don't what they're thinking or what's in their minds as far as me, what's their plans. But, it's kind of looking like I won't be there if those many bigs are there, but at the end of the day, you don't know what's going to happen."
Things continue to get more interesting, for sure. One thing that seems to be crystal clear is that the Bucks have made their choice. Coming into the summer they knew they couldn't afford both Villanueva and Ramon Sessions. They have now effectively replaced Charlie, so Sessions is likely to be their long-term back court choice."
"Charlie Villanueva is enjoying his Twitter account at least as much as any other player in the NBA, and more than most. The recurring theme has been that more moves are coming for the Bucks, followed closely by his own feeling that he won't be back in Milwaukee next season. In fact, it's been suggested by those close to Villanueva that he would play for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the MLE. While that might be a little bit high for Villanueva, whose defensive lapses are constantly causes for concern, this might be the first legitimate Cavaliers rumor we've had all summer.
"I was actually very surprised; I didn't think Milwaukee would pull such a move," Villanueva said on ESPN 450 in Milwaukee. "I thought RJ (Richard Jefferson) would be around for a little bit but I understand the financial situation that they're in. I was a little shocked at first. It's going to be an interesting summer."
When Villanueva first head about the trade he thought the Bucks had made the move with re-signing him in mind. After all, Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto all have ending deals, and collectively they saved the Bucks $3 million this season and $15 million in 2010-11.
"That's definitely the first thing that came in to mind," said Villanueva. "I knew what the financial situation that Milwaukee was in, the fact that they make some room brings questions: If it's for me or Ramon Sessions. It's all speculation 'cause you realize at the end of the day, you don't know exactly what's going to happen. Milwaukee, I've yet to talk to them so I don't know exactly what's on their mind."
Of course, the subsequent addition to the trade, which involved Pistons forward Amir Johnson heading to the Bucks and Oberto going to Detroit changed Villanueva's take on the whole situation.
"The fact that you bring that news to me - Amir Johnson's going to the Bucks - there are a lot of bigs in that position. Just like I said, I have not talked to Milwaukee, so I don't what they're thinking or what's in their minds as far as me, what's their plans. But, it's kind of looking like I won't be there if those many bigs are there, but at the end of the day, you don't know what's going to happen."
Things continue to get more interesting, for sure. One thing that seems to be crystal clear is that the Bucks have made their choice. Coming into the summer they knew they couldn't afford both Villanueva and Ramon Sessions. They have now effectively replaced Charlie, so Sessions is likely to be their long-term back court choice."
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