Cavs Notes & News Wagner not making Cavaliers happy ? The Cavaliers won't say so publicly, but they are disappointed with Dajuan Wagner, who has not worked hard in any of his off-seasons since being the team's top pick in 2002. He did try to play some point guard for the summer league team, but since then has not shown any interest in staying in Cleveland to work out informally with other players. ? Wagner seems to still believe he's the high school phenom who once scored 100 points in a game. But he's a pro heading into his third year with a career 36 percent shooting mark from the field. Scouts question if he can consistently shoot outside. They also say he still drives far too much to his right, making him easy to defend. It would not be a shock if the Cavaliers trade him and don't receive much in return. ? Coach Paul Silas appears to be counting on Jeff McInnis and Eric Snow to start together in the backcourt. LeBron James would be the small forward, but he can switch to shooting guard when McInnis or Snow leave the game. Rookie Luke Jackson also can play some shooting guard. Snow and McInnis can both play the point. ? Hiring Brendan Malone was a smart move by the Cavaliers. The veteran assistant, who has been in the league for 19 years and has been a head coach, will be a help to Silas. He brings more experience to a staff that needed someone. ? Three names being considered as a backup big man are Keon Clark, Sean Rooks and Scott Williams. http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/basket.../9704443.htm?1c
I wish Wags would start working towards being the player we all thought he'd be... He's just another one of the dissappointing first round picks this organization has come up with in the past ten years... -RD
