<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Talks between Drew Gooden's agent, Calvin Andrews, and the Cavaliers have started to break down, the Morning Journal is reporting, and there is a chance the parties may separate. ''We're trying to see if any sign-and-trades work,'' Andrews said. ''We are trying to exhaust every avenue. We're working through some different things.'' The Cavaliers told Andrews to be patient while they were working on LeBron James' three-year contract extension. Now, it's Gooden's turn, and apparently he's the main focus of their attention. The 6-foot-10, 242-pounder is a restricted free agent. He wants to remain in Cleveland. Andrews said a sign-and-trade might be the answer. ''I think it's a very feasible route,'' he said. ''They have not made an offer yet,'' Andrews said. ''Maybe they are holding out on something. We're being patient and working with them. We respect what they're trying to do. We'll follow their lead. ''They can make an offer he likes. That's what he would prefer. Drew wants to stay in Cleveland. If they make an offer that makes sense, we'll do it. If a sign-and-trade makes more sense, we'll do that. We're not ready to hit the panic button.''</div> Source
Lebron Wants Gooden to Stay <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">All-Star forward LeBron James doesn?t have time to help negotiate contracts for the Cavaliers. But he does have time to give his recommendation. James said after Team USA?s morning practice Thursday at Cox Pavilion that he hopes restricted free agent Drew Gooden remains with the Cavaliers. ?I hope so,? he said. ?I just got done with (my contract extension). He?s very big for our team and he can really help us. ?I?m hoping he?ll be part of our team. I think he will.? The Cavaliers have yet to make an offer to Gooden in free agency. Gooden and his agent, Calvin Andrews, met on Thursday to discuss negotiations. If talks break down with the Cavaliers, a sign-and-trade is possible. If that?s the case, keep an eye on a possible three-team deal with Denver and another team, with power forward Reggie Evans coming to Cleveland. </div> link: http://www.indeonline.com/index.php?ID=9027&Category=2
