[dalmations202]

I love Magloire, but any move that could realistically happen would require us giving too much of our young talent for my taste.

Could we get him w/o having to give up Harris, Howard, Dirk, or Damp? I can't seem to figure out a way, with him on the BYC, or not on it. It all just ends up being a huge deal instead of a small one (Which is what the Mavs need).

IMO, Magloire would be about as good a 4/5 as their is out there (for the Mavs) -- outside of Amare, TD, and KG (who are untouchable).

I would like to see the Mavs with a nine man rotation. Harris(1), Terry(1/2), Stack(2), Fin(2/3), Howard(3), KVH(3/4), Dirk(4), Magloire? (4/5), and Damp (5). Magloire would fit that role perfectly as the starter against the quicker PF/C's and the backup when the Mavs play against the Banger Centers like Vlade, Shaq, and Yao.

I could even envision a lineup of Howard at the point, KVH at the 2, Dirk at the 3, Magloire at the 4 and Damp at the 5 (zone). Length to cover defenders at the perimeter in KVH, Howard, and Dirk. Shotblockers in Magloire and Damp manning the middle. On offense, Magloire posted, Damp and Howard on backside picks and cuts, KVH/Dirk on perimeter and drive. It might only work for 10 min a night, but that would be a very strong offensive/defensive set with lots of length, shooting ability, athleticism.