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Pavlovic threatens to play in Europe

Cavs, guard not close on new contract terms

By Brian Windhorst Beacon Journal sportswriter

Sasha Pavlovic and his representative have issued the first public blow.

With negotiations for a new contract with the Cavaliers at a stalemate for months and training camp just about a week away, the posturing has begun. In an interview with the Sporting News on Friday, agent Marc Cornstein said Pavlovic may consider playing in Europe next season if he can't come to terms on a long-term contract with the Cavs.

Cornstein, who said the sides were ''very far apart'' on contract terms, said he is not in talks with any European team but may consider that option. Because Pavlovic is a restricted free agent, if he cannot get another team to sign him to an offer sheet, or come to a long-term agreement with the Cavs, he would be required to take a one-year qualifying offer of $2.8 million.

When reached by the Beacon Journal on Friday, Cornstein could not comment because it was the start of Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday.

Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry, as has been his position all summer, said he would not comment on ongoing talks.

Pavlovic, who is from Montenegro, has never played in Europe's top pro leagues. Even if he left for Europe, he would be a Cavs restricted free agent if he wanted to come back to the NBA. Also, European teams have started training camps, and most rosters are filled.

The Cavs and Cornstein do not have further talks scheduled.

The Cavs are expected to meet with restricted free agent Anderson Varejao and his agent, Dan Fegan, next week. Varejao is in the same contract position as Pavlovic and is also far apart from the Cavs in talks. His qualifying offer if he takes a one-year deal is $1.2 million.


Brian Windhorst can be reached at bwindhor@thebeaconjournal.com. Read his blog at http://www.ohiomm.com/ blogs/cavs/.

Sasha Pavlovic and his representative have issued the first public blow.

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