Official: Rondo to Dallas!!

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by MFFL

I didn't think Howard would either...

Howard didn't take less money to go to Houston (in fact, I believe he took slightly more, although I can't recall whether the Mavs offered him a true max or not). And at the time he chose, the Mavs' cupboard was pretty bare other than Dirk. That's not the case anymore.

The Mavs have Rondo's bird rights. They can offer him more money (and more years) than any other team. Completely different situation than with Dwight.