The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Ramon Sessions, Ryan Hollins, and a future second-round pick. Cleveland was motivated by wanting to get rid of West and to add depth, and the Wolves were motivated by wanting to more ecomonically trim their roster.
During the 2008-09 season (towards the end), Sessions showed that he was capable of putting up substantial fantasy numbers, particularly in the points and assist categories. In Cleveland, he should at least be given a chance to show he still has that potential. While he is projected to backup Mo Williams, the Cavs are weak at shooting guard (Parker and Gibson), so he may be on the court at the same time as Williams. A liability of Sessions is that he does not hit the three point shot. I currently have Sessions ranked 214 in nine category roto leagues and 164 in five category fantasy points leagues.
Hollins should also have a higher position on the Cavs depth chart than he would have had with the Wolves. He is an athletic big man who has the potential contribute points and blocks. His rebounding needs improvement and Cleveland will be his fourth team in four seasons - so this may be his last chance to show he belongs in a rotation. The opportunity is there with the Cavs as they also lost Ilgauskas and are not expected to bring Shaq back. I currently have Hollins ranked 215 in nine category roto leagues and 173 in five category fantasy points leagues.
West and Telfair are not considered part of the Wolves future. This trade along with the hip injury to Jonny Flynn will actually give some early season sleeper value to Luke Ridnour. He is coming off a surprising season where he blew away his personal best in shooting percentage at 47.8%. He can hit the trey and has a good A/TO ratio. I currently have Ridnour ranked 95 in nine category roto leagues and 115 in five category fantasy points leagues.
