Cavaliers interested in retired Roy

CLEVELAND -- Brandon Roy wants to make a comeback, and the Cavaliers may give him a chance to do it with them.

The Cavs are interested in the former Portland Trail Blazers star, who abruptly retired before last season because of chronic knee pain. A person familiar with Cleveland's interest told the[..]ociated Press on Tuesday that the Cavaliers have not spoken to the 27-year-old or set up a visit with him. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the sides are only in preliminary discussions.

A three-time All-Star, Roy spent five seasons with the Trail Blazers and blossomed into one of the NBA's rising young stars. He announced his retirement in December, surprising his teammates and Portland's front office.

After sitting out the lockout-condensed season, Roy wants to try and resume his once promising pro career and there are several teams other than the Cavs interested in seeing if he can still play.

The Cavs, who are approximately $20 million under the salary cap, will undoubtedly give Roy a thorough medical checkup before deciding whether to sign him.

Roy averaged 19 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7[..]ists in 321 career games. He played in pain during his final two seasons in Portland, and has said he lacks cartilage in both knees.

He was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 draft by Minnesota, which traded him to the Blazers.

In other Cavs news, the team won't have to match any offers for free agent center Semih Erden, who has signed a two-year contract to play in his native Turkey. Erden averaged 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds last season. Cleveland made the 7-footer a qualifying offer last week, making him a restricted free agent. The Cavs could have matched any offers made to Erden by NBA clubs.

Also, Cavs director of player personnel Wes Wilcox has left the team to become Atlanta's[..]istant general manager under Danny Ferry, who took over as the Hawks' GM last week.

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Its pretty sad with all the basketball players in the world, people would rather take a chance on a guy whos bone to bone. Hes not THAT !!ing good.

Are GMs fcuking stupid?! the dude has no cartilage in his knees... [pic]

Cavs Lost...

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hope the best for him

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Got nothing else to lose [pic]

Don't do it BR [pic]


Those knees [pic]

Roy was a !!in monster when he was healthy. Of course teams are willing to take a chance for vet min, to see if he can still play.

"Rollin, til the wheels fall off"