Deadline Passes, Cavs Make No Deals

"The NBA trade deadline came and went Thursday, and the Kings' roster looked the same after noon PST as it did before it.

While the efforts were many to move Mike Bibby for a package that could help the Kings going into the future, the point guard will, according to a team official, remain with the team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued a push to land Bibby early Thursday morning but was unable to come to a compromise. No other Kings trades took place either."

The possibility does exist that a deal could have been formulated, but has just not yet been announced.  Last year, when the Cavs acquired Flip Murray from Seattle on deadline day, the deal wasn't announced until later that evening.  However, that appears unlikely.  Mike Trivisonno of the Cavaliers flagship radio station WTAM 1100 said on the air that he's being told that the Cavs did not make any moves.  Historically, Triv gets fed accurate information from the pro sports teams his station covers. 

Just a couple of minor deals HAVE been announced so far.  The Blazers have reportedly dealt point guard Juan Dixon to the Raptors for off-guard Fred Jones.  And the Mavericks have traded backup point guard Anthony Johnson to the Hawks, who already have Speedy Claxton and Tyronne Lue at that spot, which could be a precursor to another Hawks move not yet announced.

Assuming we're not missing something not yet announced, it appears as if the Cavaliers will have not made a deadline deal for the first time in three seasons.  According to all reports, Danny Ferry had the OK from owner Dan Gilbert to exceed the luxury tax threshold to acquire what most feel is the missing piece from this team - a true point guard that can break people down off the dribble, run the floor, and knock down jumpers.