Check out Mark's recent blog post about the Kidd deal and how it impacts the team moving forward.
I really like that he doesn't seem to be taking any overt shots at Avery, especially in light of what's been going on the last few days in the press.
I just don't see the financial flexibility he's talking about. Keep in mind sites like Hoopshype aren't dead-on accurate, but they're close enough for jazz.
One thing he mentions is that they only have two guaranteed contracts in 2010-11. I'd always heard that Damp's last year wasn't fully guaranteed, so I hope he's referring to JET and Dirk (who has a player option).
Is it a bad sign when you barely made the playoffs and you don't have draft picks, nothing but your exceptions, a giant payroll, huge roster holes that need to be filled and you're wondering how many contracts are guaranteed three seasons from now?
Skinny Skin Skin, I don't get how if the Mavs don't trade J-ho how they're going to shake up this team at all? Kiddirk stays. I follow your logic ab Jho staying and yet I don't think the front office or fans are going to be happy without shaking up the big 4 or adding someone. How could we trade Jet and get something better than Jet? The only thing I can think of is trading Stack's expiring contract to get somebody right? That's going to mean taking on some money. But I guess if we could get Diop back, get another backup PG (maybe a guy with potential?) and trade Stack for someone decent that would work.
What's realistic that the Mavs could actually get for expiring contracts without trading for an albatross contract?
I don't think there is much out there that's "realistic" to be honest with you. All the stuff I see floated seems unrealistic to me. I don't think they won't trade JoHo so much as they're not trying to. If something came up that made sense, they'd do it.
And I think the JET situation is unique in that he's a "luxury" player who is paid like a premium player. I think the Mavs could get something done by taking back bad contracts as part of the deal but why would they want to do that? Fans are going to have to be very patient I'm afraid
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Skinny fresh, Here is a pipe dream. Do you T-Mac is available this off-season? And would the Mavs be able to put something together if he was?
Posted by: Maurice | May 5, 2008 10:39 PM
No - I don't think he'll be available and if he were I imagine it'd take Dirk to get him.
Posted by: Skin | May 5, 2008 10:48 PM
"I have never, ever raised my voice to any coach or player on this team. Ever."
I find that hard to believe.
Posted by: jfpo | May 6, 2008 12:19 AM
Skinny Skin Skin, I don't get how if the Mavs don't trade J-ho how they're going to shake up this team at all? Kiddirk stays. I follow your logic ab Jho staying and yet I don't think the front office or fans are going to be happy without shaking up the big 4 or adding someone. How could we trade Jet and get something better than Jet? The only thing I can think of is trading Stack's expiring contract to get somebody right? That's going to mean taking on some money. But I guess if we could get Diop back, get another backup PG (maybe a guy with potential?) and trade Stack for someone decent that would work.
What's realistic that the Mavs could actually get for expiring contracts without trading for an albatross contract?
Posted by: Jay | May 10, 2008 2:15 PM
I don't think there is much out there that's "realistic" to be honest with you. All the stuff I see floated seems unrealistic to me. I don't think they won't trade JoHo so much as they're not trying to. If something came up that made sense, they'd do it.
And I think the JET situation is unique in that he's a "luxury" player who is paid like a premium player. I think the Mavs could get something done by taking back bad contracts as part of the deal but why would they want to do that? Fans are going to have to be very patient I'm afraid
Posted by: Skin | May 10, 2008 3:43 PM