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Report: Bynum for Jefferson?

LunaticWolf said:
Cleveland is probably using us to try and pressure another deal to happen. So they put out a fake rumor to make it seem like said team is running out of time to get bynum.

This is what is usually happening when the report originates out of ESPN.

Or it could come from Bynum's agent trying to create a market for him.
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This could in fact be true. But that doesn't change the fact that they may end up being the only team with an offer on the table when push comes to shove.
 
Utah is normally tight lipped, but this is DL not KOC and they have good reason to let this trade idea leak out to test the waters on Jefferson's value. It's not like Jefferson wouldn't love a trade to a better home, or any secret that the Jazz wouldn't sell him to the highest bidder.
 
Here's from ESPN Rumor page:

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still working the phones to move Andrew Bynum by Tuesday's deadline and a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers looks highly unlikely.

"We're further apart than ever," a source tells ESPNLosAngeles.com's Ramona Shelburne.

With that in mind, Cleveland is also talking to the Utah Jazz about a deal which would see small forward Richard Jefferson going to the Cavs for Bynum's partially guaranteed ($6 million) contract. The Cavs a desperate to improve their small forward position, which is why Jefferson is has been mentioned as a possible acquisition.

According to the The Plain Dealer, Jefferson to the Cavs is unlikely.

"Nothing is happening, especially RJ," a source said.

Should the Cavs not trade Bynum by Tuesday they will either waive him or allow his $12.25 million salary to become fully guaranteed, with the plan to try to deal him around the deadline on Feb. 20.
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ESPN la reported the gasol for Bynum trade was done, then said it was not. Apparently la wants a pick or young player in return for gasol.
 
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