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"This trade will help us in a number of areas heading into training camp," said General Manager Jeff Bower . "We will be able to focus on developing the additions we've made to our frontcourt, it gives us increased flexibility in regards to salary cap management and it gives us the room to add to our roster if we see fit." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cavaliers Trade Wesley For Cedric Simmons
Simmons, 21, was selected in the first round (15th overall pick) of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Hornets. In 43 games (four starts) during the 2006-07 season, he averaged 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. “Cedric is a young, talented player,” said Ferry. “We look forward to participating in his continued development here in Cleveland.” Simmons tied career highs in both points (10) and rebounds (9) versus Denver on Dec. 29, 2006. Wesley, who signed with the Cavs as a free agent on September 5, 2006, played in 35 games (five starts) for the Cavs, posting averages of 2.1 points and 1.1 assists in 10.1 minutes per game. Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Hornets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Ex-Hornet Traylor Gets Probation In Tax-Fraud CaseA federal judge sentenced Robert "Tractor" Traylor to three years of probation Friday after the former NBA player and Michigan star admitted to preparing a false tax return that hid the assets of a convicted drug dealer. Traylor, 30, pleaded guilty in January to a charge of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. He could have been sentenced to up to 14 months in federal prison. Traylor, whose NBA teams included New Orleans and who now plays professionally in Puerto Rico, will serve the first three months of his probation in a halfway house. He will be electronically monitored during the remaining 33 months. His sentence will be served in the offseason, the court said. New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Hornets Sep 2007 Archive
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David Wesley will be waived by the Hornets once Cedric Simmons has completed his physical and the trade has been finalized. The veteran guard, whose contract is not fully guaranteed, was not expected to play for the Cavaliers this season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Cedric Simmons from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard David Wesley, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.