If this was posted, Im sorry to repeat it. But if not, then anyway Im starting to get concerned with these Cavs. They added Larry Huges and now Marshal!


http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-cavaliers-marshall&prov=ap&type=lgns

Donyell Marshall headed to Cavaliers

By TOM WITHERS, AP sports Writer
July 19, 2005

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Free agent forward Donyell Marshall agreed to terms Tuesday on a four-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the rebuilt club another player to complement LeBron James.

Marshall, an 11-year-veteran who played for the Toronto Raptors last season, was courted by a handful of teams before reaching an agreement with the Cavaliers, said his agent, Andy Miller.

``We look at this as an opportunity to join a team that could win an NBA championship real soon,'' Miller said.

Miller would not disclose financial parameters of the deal.

Marshall is the third significant player signed by the Cavs this summer and probably not the last. The club, which was $28 million under the salary cap, is expected to officially re-sign All-Star center Zydrunas Ilgauskas and sign guard Larry Hughes on Friday when the free agent signing period begins.

The Cavs are also looking for a point guard and have reportedly talked with the agents for Marko Jaric and Damon Stoudamire.

Coming off the bench last season, the 32-year-old Marshall averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and shot a career-best 42 percent on 3-pointers for the Raptors. The Cavs are desperate for outside shooting to offset teams collapsing on Ilgauskas or double- and triple-teaming James.

Marshall has averaged 12.4 points and 7.3 rebounds over his 11-year career, and despite being 6-foot-9, he has made 35 percent of his 3-pointers.

In 2003-04, Marshall was the only player in the NBA to rank in the top 25 in rebounds (9.9), blocks (1.5) and 3-point percentage (.403).

A star at Connecticut, Marshall was selected with the No. 4 overall pick in 1994 by Minnesota, which traded him after one season to Golden State for Tom Gugliotta.

He played six seasons with the Warriors before being traded to Utah. Marshall also played for Chicago.

It depends how well they play together. I could see them being a 50 win team, but so could we. They have a limited bench, especially up front. At least I know our bench is NOT an issue.

"who will guard nate robinson". that's a breath of fresh air. anyway, that's a big team, what's snow like 6'1-6'2? i've always though snow was a little overrated, but he'd fit in well w/that team. he would'nt have to do much, just distribute and not turn it over. oh, and get a 'j'.

yeah! Donyell Marshall the defensive juggernaut!!!

Hes a good player and can space the floor for them and bring pf's out, but I don't think the cavs qualify as dangerous with him.

He scares me with that ugly mug shot ! Can you say the great pumpkin ?

Lebron has no position but at least shouldn't have to bring the ball. To tiring task for a guy with so many offensive skills like him.

But i don't think this team is "that" good. I mean, don't misunderstand my says, they'll be good but, Hughes is a very streaky shooter, which is not what lebron needs.

Marshall is a good player, but is becoming a 3pts threat which for a PF can be weird.

nothing this team will get will compensate the fact that redd didn't come, happily for us and fr the east. that duo would've been a scary thing.