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toucandave · 06-20-2004, 05:34 PM

Right on Freak, Dirk should not be traded. He is the Maverick franchise. And I think he will stay the franchise, as Cuban has stated in email that he will NOT trade him.

Also, I am reconsidering how much power Shaq and TMac have. The mighty dollar is the most powerful. Sure these guys could tell potential suitors that they will opt out of their contract after next year unless they play together for Dallas, but who would believe them? Especially Shaq. If they opt out, then they become free agents right? No bird rights except with the team that traded for them. They would have to take a HUGE pay cuts to play with any contender, as they are usually at or above the cap. Why would they do that?

06-20-2004, 05:34 PM	#11
toucandave Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 137	RE:T-mac and Shaq want to play together in Dallas?. This is how it gets done (trade proposal) Right on Freak, Dirk should not be traded. He is the Maverick franchise. And I think he will stay the franchise, as Cuban has stated in email that he will NOT trade him. Also, I am reconsidering how much power Shaq and TMac have. The mighty dollar is the most powerful. Sure these guys could tell potential suitors that they will opt out of their contract after next year unless they play together for Dallas, but who would believe them? Especially Shaq. If they opt out, then they become free agents right? No bird rights except with the team that traded for them. They would have to take a HUGE pay cuts to play with any contender, as they are usually at or above the cap. Why would they do that?