NESN

Today on NESN

‘Gift’ Goals, Sloppy Mistakes Cost Bruins Chance to Close Out Rangers in Game 4 (Video)
Red Sox Honor Terry Francona With Well-Deserved ‘Touch of Class,’ But Focus Needs to Be on Stopping Indians
Ryan Dempster Hopes to Cut Down on ‘Unnecessary Walks’ After Another Shaky Start (Video)
Bruins Blow Golden Opportunity With Ugly Game 4 Loss, But All Is Far From Lost for B’s
Red Sox-Indians Live: Indians Roll to 12-3 Victory in Terry Francona’s Return to Fenway Park
Houston Astros Vendor Fired After Fan Tapes Him Bringing Snow Cones Into Bathroom (Video)
Chris Kreider’s Game-Winner Highlights Best Images From Rangers’ Series-Extending Win in Game 4 (Photos)

Report: Cavaliers to Offer Greg Oden Two-Year Deal After Trade Deadline

by Doug Kyed on Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 8:38AM

It seems the most sought after player at the trade deadline this season likely won’t play this year and can’t be traded for.

Greg Oden has received interest from the Celtics and Heat, and now his hometown Cavaliers are set to offer him a two-year contract, according to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal. Oden plans to sit out the entire 2012-13 season to recover from knee injuries that have kept him from playing since the 2009-10 season.

The Cavs are expected to offer Oden a contract after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes. The deal will include a team option for a third year. The Cavs have about $4 million in cap space, according to Lloyd.

Oden was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2007-08 NBA draft. He has played just 82 career NBA games.