2014 Offseason Thread - Page 49 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

Eman · 07-12-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaljasonandjimmy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqMwFLsoQ9A
reminds me of blair

except that he's 6"10", not 6'7" and can block shots

jamaljasonandjimmy · 07-12-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman

except that he's 6"10", not 6'7" and can block shots

also has knees my bad

Melonhead · 07-12-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaljasonandjimmy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqMwFLsoQ9A
reminds me of blair

Makes me think of a poor man's chandler. Seems to finish well around the basket. Hey I'm on board for this guy.

Eman · 07-12-2014, 09:00 PM

Looks like we have a backup center, bye DeJuan Blair.

Chandler/Wright/Smith/James
Dirk/Wright/Smith
Crowder/Ledo........
Ellis/Devin
Felton/Harris/Mekel

Melonhead · 07-12-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman

Looks like we have a backup center, bye DeJuan Blair.

Still think there's a spot for Blair at the vet min.

Underdog · 07-12-2014, 09:12 PM

@SpearsNBAYahoo: The Bulls are expected to trade center Greg Smith to Mavericks as early as Monday to help clear salary, sources said.

@espn_macmahon: Greg Smith’s career per-36-minute averages: 13.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, .623 FG%

@BallinWithBryan: Smith is on the books for $948,163 per Shamsports.

@espn_macmahon: Greg Smith will fill DeJuan Blair's role as low-priced banger off bench. Mavs also likely to re-sign Sarge James

@espn_macmahon: Mavs moving on from DeJuan Blair is sign he made it clear he wasn't coming back for the minimum. Can get more after quality year in Dallas.

ocelot_ark · 07-12-2014, 09:13 PM

Smith seems like a pretty nice little pickup, IMO.

Vinsanity · 07-12-2014, 09:17 PM

This is all I remember from Greg Smith...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQDDLl_QOKc

sefant77 · 07-12-2014, 09:19 PM

If he stays healthy he has a high ceiling for a minimum backup banger. FO cant do anything wrong with such a trade

jamaljasonandjimmy · 07-12-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinsanity

This is all I remember from Greg Smith...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQDDLl_QOKc

do you think he learned his lesson?

purplefrog · 07-12-2014, 09:43 PM

Do the Mavs have to wait for the Parsons deadline to sign vet minimum guys?

Vinsanity · 07-12-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaljasonandjimmy

do you think he learned his lesson?

God I hope so. It was on Shaqtin A Fool and they humiliated him for it, so I'm sure he won't do it again haha

rimrocker · 07-12-2014, 10:29 PM

Just curious if anyone has heard about any other teams interested in Marion.
Wonder what his going rate or asking price is.

yahyes · 07-12-2014, 10:37 PM

I don't get the Greg Smith add. Maybe just a player to stash on the D league until he gets better. It's tough to see Blair go. I wanted him back.

hayth.james.g · 07-12-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yahyes

I don't get the Greg Smith add. Maybe just a player to stash on the D league until he gets better. It's tough to see Blair go. I wanted him back.

It seems to me like Blair wanted more money than minimum. Dallas couldn't or didn't want to pony up. We filled Blair with a similiar Greg Smith. Hopefully he can show the heart and extra gear Blair showed at times.

jamaljasonandjimmy · 07-12-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by purplefrog

Do the Mavs have to wait for the Parsons deadline to sign vet minimum guys?

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Originally Posted by Vinsanity

God I hope so. It was on Shaqtin A Fool and they humiliated him for it, so I'm sure he won't do it again haha

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Originally Posted by hayth.james.g

It seems to me like Blair wanted more money than minimum. Dallas couldn't or didn't want to pony up. We filled Blair with a similiar Greg Smith. Hopefully he can show the heart and extra gear Blair showed at times.

"extra gear" LMAO

jthig32 · 07-12-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by purplefrog

Do the Mavs have to wait for the Parsons deadline to sign vet minimum guys?

Yes. Based on my numbers, I think they can add one more under the cap right now (be it Greg Smith or someone else). But it's so close I could easily be wrong.

But to go over the cap using the veteran minimum exception, they have to wait until the Parsons deal actually executes (or doesn't).

Eman · 07-12-2014, 10:53 PM

Chicago Bulls Greg Smith is a 23 year old 6'10 F/C who averaged 13.6 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 62.0% FG per 36 minutes

Looks like a pretty good upgrade and some youth at Center, 16.2 PER a year ago, and he's only 23!

Underdog · 07-12-2014, 10:58 PM

‏@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

hayth.james.g · 07-12-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

‏@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

Makes sense. Not a bad move to make if your Washington.

hayth.james.g · 07-12-2014, 11:02 PM

Any news on Greg Monroe? Just curious if anyone had the scoop on him post Lebron Decision 2.0

howdoesmydirktaste · 07-12-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

‏@ESPNSteinLine: ESPN has learned that Pierce will sign a two-year deal with the Wizards at the mid-level exception with a player option entering Year 2

Eh. I guess he's done chasing titles and is looking to ride off into the sunset with a paycheck.

hayth.james.g · 07-12-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by howdoesmydirktaste

Eh. I guess he's done chasing titles and is looking to ride off into the sunset with a paycheck.

Out of the East I would say they have one of the better teams for sure. Could see them playing in the ECF this year.

howdoesmydirktaste · 07-12-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hayth.james.g

Out of the East I would say they have one of the better teams for sure. Could see them playing in the ECF this year.

True, but you can have a .450 winning percentage and be considered a good team in the East.

EricaLubarsky · 07-12-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by purplefrog

Do the Mavs have to wait for the Parsons deadline to sign vet minimum guys?

Yes, but only if they have more than 1 year in the league.

We have x number of salary holds on our cap space equal to the number of players we have on our roster below 12. The holds are equal to minimum salary of rookie players (about 507k)

mac222b · 07-12-2014, 11:31 PM

I like the Greg Smith pickup. Remember him being quite active on the glass and on defense with houston

purplefrog · 07-12-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Yes. Based on my numbers, I think they can add one more under the cap right now (be it Greg Smith or someone else). But it's so close I could easily be wrong.

But to go over the cap using the veteran minimum exception, they have to wait until the Parsons deal actually executes (or doesn't).

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Yes, but only if they have more than 1 year in the league.

We have x number of salary holds on our cap space equal to the number of players we have on our roster below 12. The holds are equal to minimum salary of rookie players (about 507k)

Thanks.

grndmstr_c · 07-12-2014, 11:53 PM

Lots of news today. I'll have to look up some stuff on Smith. The Ariza and Pierce signings…could the media have been any more off in their characterization of what the going prices on these guys would be? I was hoping Ariza would ultimately cost something closer to 9 than 11, for example, but didn't remotely anticipate him going off the market that quickly for a million less than the low end of his reported asking price. Possibly good news for Deng's ultimate asking price, I suppose.

EricaLubarsky · 07-12-2014, 11:54 PM

Roster progress report

Chandler/Wright/Smith
Dirk/???
Crowder
Ellis/???
Harris/Felton/Mekel
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Inactive: Ledo

10 of 15 players signed. Ledo probably in the D-league, which means room for 3 more active, 2 more inactive.

particleman · 07-13-2014, 12:26 AM

Man... I really hope Houston matches on Parsons and we end up with Stephenson for like $9M/year and bring back Marion and sign Mo Williams.

escobar317 · 07-13-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jamaljasonandjimmy

"extra gear" LMAO

He's gotta have some gear to average 6pts 6rebs and 2 steals in 13 mins

jamaljasonandjimmy · 07-13-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by escobar317

He's gotta have some gear to average 6pts 6rebs and 2 steals in 13 mins

"extra gear" as in basket ballzz

escobar317 · 07-13-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by particleman

Man... I really hope Houston matches on Parsons and we end up with Stephenson for like $9M/year and bring back Marion and sign Mo Williams.

switch Marion with Al-Farouq Aminu and I agree. Totes.

EdmondDantes · 07-13-2014, 02:02 AM

Hope we beat out the Rockets for Birdman. He is 36 and looking for a payday, Rockets seem to have the edge on us there. Love the playoff experience he brings.

Eman · 07-13-2014, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by escobar317

switch Marion with Al-Farouq Aminu and I agree. Totes.

Works for me Stephenson, Al-farouq Aminu and Mo. Al-Farouq is taller than Marion, better rebounder, better passer, similar offensive skills at this point, but Marion is on his way down at 36 and Aminu is on his way up at 23.

yahyes · 07-13-2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EdmondDantes

Hope we beat out the Rockets for Birdman. He is 36 and looking for a payday, Rockets seem to have the edge on us there. Love the playoff experience he brings.

Ew.. Birdman? No thanks.

yahyes · 07-13-2014, 03:24 AM

I'll take Blair over Bernard.

Hes · 07-13-2014, 04:27 AM

So guys where are we going on from now?

Is Greg Smith done deal? I really like Blair, his energy and toughness (is it definitely that he's not coming back?)

And are there any rumors about Marion? Is he coming back this year? What amount of money is he looking for?

Personally I do not like that money we are giving Parsons, but it is what it is. The team should be better than last year, but how much better? 7th seed?

And what do you think about those guys in SL? Ledo showed some offensive skills, and I really like Mekel, that guy must have some minutes next season. Bernard James?

EdmondDantes · 07-13-2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by yahyes

Ew.. Birdman? No thanks.

We need a secondary big, Haywood is a player we under appreciate.

LSMF · 07-13-2014, 05:32 AM

Everytime I saw Greg Smith play last season he was either dunking on someone or sending someone's shot away. He seems like a high-energy, athletic guy.