With the summer free agency period in full swing now after July 7, what is the Cleveland front office waiting for? OK, yes they did throw out a line and reeled in the “The Big Witness.” They even re-signed Anderson Varejao (although overpaid) to a multi-year contract, but where are those forwards who can stretch the floor?

The formula with Shaq is very simple, and should be patented. It consists of three elements (along with other fill in or roll players), first of which is Shaq, who clogs the middle and demands a double team.

Second is your outstanding perimeter scorer (LeBron, Kobe, Dwayne, Penny).

Third is your other big playing opposite Shaq, this position is known as your stretch forward—a term coined due to the fact that the forward can play away from the bucket and hit open perimeter shots out to the three.

Now, where is the stretch forward? Unless the plan is to play LeBron at this position, which would destroy the formula altogether, there needs to be a move in order for the Cavs to stand up to the Bostons, LAs, and even Orlandos of this league.The constant pursuit of small forwards is boggling.

But, Danny Ferry should be applauded for the Anthony Parker pick up, which adds shooting and depth.

With so much fuel being thrown on the LeBron to New York fire, you’d think the Cavalier front office would simply follow the formula that has worked with teams using Shaq to propel themselves to the peak of the NBA.

The free agency pool is starting to dry up and the stretch forward that the Cavs are in need of may not be found. With the exception of Matt Barnes and Linas Kleiza, the pool is completely dry.