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jthig32 · 11-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I think it's great for Detroit. It's like a better version of the Kidd deal. They shake things up this season, and if it doesn't work well, they let all that salary fall off the books, and have a head start on rebuilding.

On the other hand, what the hell is Denver doing? They gave away Camby for luxury tax purposes, and now they're going to pay Billups pretty big money well into his 30's.

And not only that, they're going to buy out McDyess even though he's owed another 7 mil next season? What on earth?

I mean, I think Billups makes them significantly better right away, but significantly better for them (without Camby) means they now have a decent shot at the 8 seed.

I just don't get it.

11-03-2008, 02:32 PM	#39
jthig32 Lazy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lazytown Posts: 18,721	I think it's great for Detroit. It's like a better version of the Kidd deal. They shake things up this season, and if it doesn't work well, they let all that salary fall off the books, and have a head start on rebuilding. On the other hand, what the hell is Denver doing? They gave away Camby for luxury tax purposes, and now they're going to pay Billups pretty big money well into his 30's. And not only that, they're going to buy out McDyess even though he's owed another 7 mil next season? What on earth? I mean, I think Billups makes them significantly better right away, but significantly better for them (without Camby) means they now have a decent shot at the 8 seed. I just don't get it. __________________ Current Mavs Salary outlook (with my own possibly incorrect math and assumptions) Mavs Net Ratings By Game (Using BRef.com calculations for possessions, so numbers are slightly different than what you'll see on NBA.com and ESPN.com Last edited by jthig32; 11-03-2008 at 02:33 PM.