Cavaliers want to avoid missing the playoffs for an eight consecutive season. In their effort to reach this goal, they now have acquired Jones, that last season made 225 three-pointers for the Miami Heat. Jones was ranked fifth in the NBA last season in three-point accuracy, making 43.
2 per cent of his attempts, at the same time as Cleveland was ranked 27th in the same category. The hopes are in Jones to improve the Cavaliers' weak 3-point shooting.Negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks while the Heat talked to free agent Michael Finley. This stranded and Finley in the end signed up with San Antonio.It's up to coach Mike Brown to pick one of 29-year old Jones or veteran Eric Snow for his starting point-guard position.
Cavaliers started up the summer with $28 million to spend on free agents. Signing up well-known names as guard Larry Hughes for five years ($60 million), centre Zydrunas Ilgauskas for five years ($50 million) and.How Jones will affect the betting odds during the season is yet to reveal.
However, this might change the course for Cavaliers, getting them all the way to playoffs. Interesting games ahead as well as betting. To make sure you get the best winnings don't forget to visit www.sportus.com, the best tool with respect to odds comparison.
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.Nigel Kerry
Portland, Maine
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By: Nigel Kerry