State of a mavs fan

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

What do the Mavs have that leads you to believe they will make a splashy signing or trade? In 2010? And how does doing that Kaman and Baron deal affect them from being able to still make that flashy move? The deal was for Kidd.

They have the two exceptions next season and, if they're willing to go for it, may be one of VERY few teams interested in using them. They also have a significant trade chip this offseason (Stack's contract) and a very significant trade chip next offseason (Damp's contract).

Taking on that kind of salary limits what they can do because it weighs them down in salary. Being willing to go for it is NOT the same as being willing to spend without any limits. Doing that trade would have put enough salary on the books that I doubt very seriously they would have been interested in cashing in Stack's contract this offseason for a longer, more expensive one.

What it really comes down to is that some people around here view Baron Davis as an elite level player that would put this team over the top, and he's just not that player, even when he's healthy.