So if Damp misses his performance targets (which he will), and Dirk opts out and signs for a small amount, then we're talking about only having JET & Diop under contract, with a team option for Josh. Wow. Mavs could be big-time players. Problem is, so will a lot of other teams. Will be nice to have the flexibility, though--can decide to re-up Damp & pick up the option on Josh, or let both walk, depending on how the next season and a half go. If only we could rid ourselves of Diop. Shouldn't Josh be a valuable trade commodity right now, btw, due to both being a decent young player AND having a contract that can come off the books in 2010?
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