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DLord · 12-15-2009, 05:18 PM

I wasn't a big fan of the Gortat signing. But ...One crucial point to know about Gortat and a trade ...

Until that July 13 date, GORTAT can control the trade destination. While he can't be traded to Dallas until then under any circumstances, he also cannot be traded anywhere else without his consent until that time.

Given the fact that Dallas was the high bidder (which means that his contract might be considered to be an overpaid one by every other potential team), and that Dallas looked to Gortat to be the best choice for his NBA future when he had the opportunity to pick a place, it's logical that the Mavs still have a good shot at being his landing spot for the longterm.

12-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#1569
DLord Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 210	I wasn't a big fan of the Gortat signing. But ...One crucial point to know about Gortat and a trade ... Until that July 13 date, GORTAT can control the trade destination. While he can't be traded to Dallas until then under any circumstances, he also cannot be traded anywhere else without his consent until that time. Given the fact that Dallas was the high bidder (which means that his contract might be considered to be an overpaid one by every other potential team), and that Dallas looked to Gortat to be the best choice for his NBA future when he had the opportunity to pick a place, it's logical that the Mavs still have a good shot at being his landing spot for the longterm.