Breaking: Guess Who’s Back For The French Toast!
2018-07-14
Channing Frye and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a 1-year, $2.4M according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Channing Frye is a 13 year vet who returns to the Cavaliers after being traded mid-season to the Lakers in a deal that netted the Cavs Larry Nance, Jr. and Jordan Clarkson. Frye was also a member of the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and boy does it feel good to get him back.
Channing Frye was, in tandem with good friend Richard Jefferson, a key figure within that championship roster and represented the lighthearted, fun loving, nature that was so vital to keeping the fragile peace in the locker room. He and Jefferson also teamed up with Allie Clifton to create the “Road Trippin'” podcast, which, if you haven’t checked it out yet, is a must listen. He’s also responsible for penning the Player’s Tribune article titled, Let’s Enjoy This Wonderful French Toast, a heartfelt essay on enjoying the opportunity these players have and the environment in which they get to compete. While with the Cavaliers, Frye averaged 7.5 points on 46% shooting but shot 39% from behind the arc and averaged 1.5 makes per game from distance. His veteran leadership is exactly what these young Cavs need as they begin again without the shadow of LeBron James being cast over all of Cleveland.
This signing is excellent news and one of the first ones in a long time that I view in such a positive light. Frye’s ability to guide these young players and keep things light as things get rough throughout the course of what will prove to be a challenging season will prove vital to developing a healthy locker room. While his on court contributions will be limited, we cannot ignore his ability to make relationships within the team. Not to mention how close the Cavaliers’ remaining star, Kevin Love is with the rangy big man. On such a low risk contract, the signing is a slam dunk for the youthful Cleveland GM, Koby Altman. Frye is the exact type of veteran this team needs and it’s a bit surprising the Lakers didn’t try to keep him on, given his history with James.
Skoochie with the stepback!
Great finish, Lee!
Just tuned in. Looks like a good game!
Great game…. hairy 3rd quarter, but otherwise well played.
I’m
Batman?
Mathias offensive rebound! Scoochie nice drive.
Geez Holland should be cut for that terrible decision to shoot that 3 alone. That was YMCA ball.
Preston bad foul on the perimeter…. like the aggression, but keep it under control!
PRESTON! Pounding glass gets the foul!
PRESTON! Great defense!!!
Mathias pure jumper!!! Mathias good defense!
Nice ball movement leads to good shot… Preston misses, but Artis off. rebound and draws foul.
Sexton another fastbreak TO. Really struggling with TOs today.
8 turnovers this quarter…. not taking care of the ball.
Sexton way out of control on the fast break…. Preston cleaning glass… good to see.
Sexton a one man fast break…. draws foul!
Nice read Sexton, nice finish Artis!!!
Nice help defense by Sexton, forces TO.
BEAUTIFUL MOVE LEE!!! Spin move and hook shot!
Refs suck. That was a shot clock violation
Nice rebound and shot Artis.
bad shot selection Sexton IMO. Settled.
Lee misses the post layup… needs to go up stronger.
This is a good game, great test. Preston and Mathias greet off the bench. Need Sexton to clean it up a little, take care of the ball and better shot selection, and they should have a chance.
Posey for head coach.
Sexton gets pulled after that offensive foul….. Posey coaching him up.
Duval strong take on Sexton. BLOW BY SEXTON!!!!!!! AND 1!!!! SMOKED THE DEFENSE!!!
Would have dunked that one if not for the foul…lightning quick drive…
Wow, one of Sexton’s best moves all SL…
He can get by anybody it appears.
Posey going with Preston and Mathias with the starters for more offense… it’s working.
ARTIS TO SEXTON IN TRANSITION! Preston loves that fadeaway… needs counter off that move.
Sexton a little feisty off the finish there…
Nice team defense Sexton and Mathias… force the TO on the seamless switch!
Sexton draws the foul on the drive…. trash talking commences!
Sexton off the dribble, pull up pure!!! great adjustment….. but the midrange transition pull up not a good decision.
Sexton missed an easy dump off to Lee on that drive… got blocked instead.
Sexton pushes the transition… pull up midrange nice touch.
I think Sexton needs to take that three when the defender backs off him and leaves him open…it’s summer league, take those shots…
Lost his confidence after rough start outside.
Bully ball White!!! and 1!
Preston got smoked on defense there…. bad take there in the post, needs counter move to the fadeaway.
Nice read Mathias, nice read Preston in the post, reading the double…. probably should’ve skipped pass to Mathias but still moved the ball. PRESTON OFF REBOUND AND FINISH!
Scoochie heat check to Mathias…. Mathias rushed it that time.
SCOOCHIE TO MATHIAS FOR THREE!
Great move Preston!!! Decisive in the post, beautiful midrange J. Lulled defender to sleep.
I think Smith has played pretty well in SL…no idea if he can play in the NBA…
He’s certainly improved…. but he’s been going against backups in SL.
Scoochie Smith great pass!!! Blake with a nice cut to the rim!
Nice pass out of the double in the post by Preston. Mathias with the nice shot fake, draws the foul.
Better take by Preston. Got the switch, took advantage, got the foul.
Preston could be a really nice player after a year in the G league…
He needs playing time and someone to coach him hard…. he’s got natural ability.
Preston with a bad post-up…. smaller guy, had no plan.
Preston with a nice jumper…. nice little two man game from Mathias and Preston. Mathias three!!!
Preston with a kiss lol! Another blow-by from Sexton, gets blocked on the finish.
Artis three!!!
Nice blow-by from Sexton, but needed to finish that drive with the left hand. Looked like a clean block by Melton.
Think we’re going to see Sexton get blocked in the paint a lot this year…it’ll be up to him to adjust…
lol yup…. needs to work on the floater, also keeping his dribble alive…. also finding little passing lanes for dump offs to bigs.
Yes! Love Channing
Artis sweet looking J.
Terrible outlet pass…. terrible decision.
That was awful. He looks decent at times, but I’m not sure he’s really an NBA player.
Wasn’t going to watch this one, but as long as Sexton is playing I’m in…
Should be a good test, he’s matched up against Melton.
Lee offensive rebound and dunk!!!
Sexton hesitation dribble, smoked the mismatch and finish!
Finished over size too.
Sexton rough start…. but great pass to Lee for the paint finish!!!
Lee great defense, takes the charge!
Sexton playing today! Surprised by that… Cedi not playing.
Great sign by the Cavs.
Channing was/is a top notch player/person. Awesome locker room presence with sharpshooter skills.
NATE WITH YOU ON GETTING DELLY BACK—-SIGN / TRADE –HOOD —-AND YES RAOUL—THINK WE ALL HERE ARE READY FOR A FRESH NEW ERA —–MAYBE ALOT LESS DRAMA
A BIG CTB / NORTHEAST WELCOME BACK—“TO THE LAND “—–GREAT HAVING YOU BACK WITH THIS YOUNG NUCLEOUS !!!——TEACH THEM BOTH ON THE COURT AND OFF !!
Go Cavs!
I might be nuts, but I am enjoying the new era more than the LBJ2 era.
Yeah, it’s just a different kind of fandom. You get to cheer for possibilities and novelty instead of championships. Nothing beats winning it all but everything surrounding that pursuit is often exhausting and unenjoyable. Sometimes it’s just nice to see Cedi drop 17 on Milwaukee on a Tuesday in January.
Bringing back a champion, dead-eye shooter… nice! Also, fills a need for a backup to KLOVE…. not sure anybody fit the bill there between TT, Zizic, Nance, Perkins. I’m sure Sexton will appreciate the spacing.
This should keep Allie Clifton in town…
Incredible! Get RJ BACK!
Replace Damon Jones with RJ!
I’m betting Love is happy with this move. And all the newcomers most likely will be, too.
Love the signing. How do we bring back Delly, too? Sign and trade for Hood?
That would be awesome!