2009 NBA Offseason Thread - Page 6 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

darkwitzki · 07-07-2009, 06:37 AM

Adding McDyess instead of Marion is interesting..

Underdog · 07-07-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by darkwitzki

Adding McDyess instead of Marion is interesting..

That would definitely allow us to trade Damp for a starting SG...

FiZth · 07-07-2009, 09:01 AM

Welcome to Hollywood Ron!

Ron Artest, Michael Jackson Tribute:
http://neswsports.com/2009/07/06/ron...appened-video/

mqywaaah · 07-07-2009, 10:28 AM

Ok, kind of off topic. But I am confused a bit. Now the Orlando Pro Summer League is happening, and then there is the Rocky Mountain Revue, and the Vegas Summer league. In which are we participating, cos last I checked we weren't in the OPSL, but we are in that one which will start on Jul the 10th. What is that league called? RMR or Vegas Summer League and which team are in which? Every when do these Leagues happen? WTF is going on? Where the hell is Horse?!

dirno2000 · 07-07-2009, 11:34 AM

The Rocky Mountain Review is the Utah summer league but it's been cancelled this year. We usually play in Vegas then go to Utah. As far as I can remember we've never played in the Orlando league.

Your question was kind of confusing so hopefully this answers it.

MavsFanFinley · 07-07-2009, 11:59 AM

The Pistons should be thankful they couldn't agree to terms with AJ.

purplefrog · 07-07-2009, 12:03 PM

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The Pistons should be thankful they couldn't agree to terms with AJ.

Yep. Avery's ego gets in the way... again!
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archiv...s_on_johnson/#

tomly · 07-07-2009, 12:22 PM

aj can shove it!

MavsFanFinley · 07-07-2009, 04:03 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Yahoo sports says the Spurs are the front runners for McDyess. They're one of three teams offering him the full MLE for 2 years. The other two teams are Cleveland and Orlando.

TheMaverick · 07-07-2009, 05:02 PM

That would be a good move for SA. If Ariza signs with Cleveland, they are going to be a tough team.

If the Lakers lose Ariza AND Odumb... are they as explosive? I think they would significantly drop off.

dirno2000 · 07-07-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaverick

That would be a good move for SA. If Ariza signs with Cleveland, they are going to be a tough team.

If the Lakers lose Ariza AND Odumb... are they as explosive? I think they would significantly drop off.

I'd love to see Odom gone but it doesn't seem like anyone else wants him.

MavsFanFinley · 07-07-2009, 05:34 PM

Looks like the Spurs have sweetened the pot with that partially guaranteed year.

FWIW, Ric Bucher was on ESPN saying the Spurs were the clear frontrunners.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...out-in-fr.html

According to a league executive with knowledge of the negotiations, the Spurs have offered McDyess a three-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception, with the third year partially guaranteed.

dirno2000 · 07-07-2009, 11:36 PM

Ariza was on an L.A. radio station talking about the way things went down. According to him the Lakers never really made a formal offer. They basically told him that they thought he was worth something around the MLE and to go out, get an offer and bring it back to them.

He's been taking some heat for overplaying his hand but I believe that Artest was the target all along.

I can't express how much I want this thing to blow up in their faces.

chumdawg · 07-07-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dirno2000

Ariza was on an L.A. radio station talking about the way things went down. According to him the Lakers never really made a formal offer. They basically told him that they thought he was worth something around the MLE and to go out, get an offer and bring it back to them.

He's been taking some heat for overplaying his hand but I believe that Artest was the target all along.

I can't express how much I want this thing to blow up in their faces.

We love you, Steve Nash. You are so, so, everything to us. I even wear your buddy's t-shirts. Now just go tell me what the price is...

...and I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!

MavsFanFinley · 07-07-2009, 11:54 PM

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci...201?source=rss

Denver and the Birdman agree to a 5 year/$26 million dollar deal.

Dtownsfinest · 07-08-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci...201?source=rss

Denver and the Birdman agree to a 5 year/$26 million dollar deal.

I'm surprised Spurs didn't go after him since he's a Texas native. I imagine no one wants to pay that much to someone who was just out of the league for drugs though.

MavsFanFinley · 07-08-2009, 12:18 AM

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I'm surprised Spurs didn't go after him since he's a Texas native. I imagine no one wants to pay that much to someone who was just out of the league for drugs though.

Character issues aside, I don't think the Spurs are looking to lock players up that long. They seem to be focusing on the next 2-3 years that Duncan/Ginobli have left to make a championship run.

Dtownsfinest · 07-08-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

Character issues aside, I don't think the Spurs are looking to lock players up that long. They seem to be focusing on the next 2-3 years that Duncan/Ginobli have left to make a championship run.

Yea I guess that makes sense. They're really going all for it this year. I guess in previous seasons there wasn't much out there. I don't remember them ever being this active in free agency.

MavsFanFinley · 07-08-2009, 10:27 AM

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Yea I guess that makes sense. They're really going all for it this year. I guess in previous seasons there wasn't much out there. I don't remember them ever being this active in free agency.

The difference is that Holt is breaking open the bank. I guess years of being under the LT and understanding that Duncan and Ginobli probably have 2 good years left in them has opened his eyes.

Before, the Spurs could make a tweak or two and that would be enough but with other teams constantly retooling each summer SA has to keep up now. I think the original plan was to have cap space in 2010 but that would mean they couldn't make moves this summer. The early playoff exit bumped that plan up to this summer imo. Not a bad deal since they have Jefferson and from all reports could end up with McDyess too. Huge upgrade over Finley and Bonner.

The Spurs are so crafty too. The contracts of Jefferson and McDyess (if he signs) will expire the same year as Parker in 2011. Ginobli is a free agent next summer and his health this season will depend on how long they sign him to a new contract. Duncan will be the only big contract they have on the books.

Mason, Bonner, and Finley are all expiring contracts. If they land McDyess they probably call it an off season and let those guys run off the books. If they fail to land a big man they probably use a combination of those expiring contracts to get a big man.

sefant77 · 07-08-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci...201?source=rss

Denver and the Birdman agree to a 5 year/$26 million dollar deal.

Thats a lot of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Y7GMPJO64

DirkFTW · 07-08-2009, 08:15 AM

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Thats a lot of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Y7GMPJO64

I was thinking, it's a lot of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYS732zyYfU

TheMaverick · 07-08-2009, 12:54 AM

I would love for the situation to blow up in LA's face as well.

MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs · 07-08-2009, 01:54 AM

I don't like the Spurs getting RJ and McDyess I think that makes them better than us even if we get Marion.

That Dice is a beast, I read somewhere he can give you 10 points and 10 rebounds in 10 minutes.

If he played 48 minutes that would be 48 points 48 rebounds in 48 minutes. He can ball.

TheMaverick · 07-08-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

I don't like the Spurs getting RJ and McDyess I think that makes them better than us even if we get Marion.

That Dice is a beast, I read somewhere he can give you 10 points and 10 rebounds in 10 minutes.

If he played 48 minutes that would be 48 points 48 rebounds in 48 minutes. He can ball.

...

sefant77 · 07-08-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

I don't like the Spurs getting RJ and McDyess I think that makes them better than us even if we get Marion.

That Dice is a beast, I read somewhere he can give you 10 points and 10 rebounds in 10 minutes.

If he played 48 minutes that would be 48 points 48 rebounds in 48 minutes. He can ball.

That true, they would basically add Gino, RJ and Dice and move 3 last year starters to the bench.

Parker/Hill
Gino/Mason
Jefferson/Finley
Dice/Bonner
Duncan

Healthy and with a center more its a monster and really close to the Lakers. Even with Marion and Gortat we would be still a underdog against them but for sure could beat them in the playoffs.

sefant77 · 07-08-2009, 02:44 PM

NIKE PULLS DISAPPEARING ACT ON JORDAN CRAWFORD'S DUNK ON LEBRON

http://community.foxsports.com/goodm...dunk_on_lebron

Nike-Statement:

"LeBron James is god. It is simply logically impossible that he can ever get dunked on. There is no tape"

dirno2000 · 07-08-2009, 11:46 PM

The Nuggets just lost their starting 2-guard

http://www.indystar.com/article/2009...+Dahntay+Jones

MavsFanFinley · 07-08-2009, 11:49 PM

Nice move by the Pacers.

MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs · 07-09-2009, 01:21 AM

Remember when we read a few weeks ago Cuban offered Varejao a 3 year 11mil contract?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have come to an agreement with free agent Anderson Varejao on a six-year, $50 million dollar deal, his agent Dan Fegan told ESPN.com.

No way he's worth that, but it's not my money.

MavsFanFinley · 07-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Varejao is so not worth that much money.

In other Cavs news, looks like they'll be signing Anthony Parker. Good move there.

TheMaverick · 07-09-2009, 12:11 PM

Anderson V just got paid....

sefant77 · 07-09-2009, 12:21 PM

I read its a Cuban contract, that last big year not guaranteed. Then it doesnt look SO awful.

EricaLubarsky · 07-09-2009, 01:21 PM

According to Bucher, the Cavs just dipped into their MLE and signed Anthony Parker

3mil/3.2mil, 6.2million dollar two year contract-- 50% more than the BAE I was hoping to pick him up with.

grndmstr_c · 07-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Rumors (espn) of a Utah/Portland/Chicago trade being discussed with Boozer going to Chi-town and Hinrich ending up in Portland. Not considered imminent.

Hinrich would be a strong acquisition for the Blazers. I still wish they'd sign Odom away from LA.

fluid.forty.one · 07-09-2009, 05:09 PM

I wonder who Portland would have to give up? It would have to be one of their PGs since they already have 3, but that alone wouldn't get Hinrich.

sefant77 · 07-09-2009, 05:21 PM

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I wonder who Portland would have to give up? It would have to be one of their PGs since they already have 3, but that alone wouldn't get Hinrich.

Probably just their capspace or nothing "big"

Utah getting rid of Boozer and getting just TT back
Bulls getting Boozer, Hinrichs hole they can fill and no need for TT with Boozer
Portland getting Hinrich as upgrade

Everybody wins.

badfish22 · 07-09-2009, 05:13 PM

If Chicago got boozer they would be dangerous in the east.

sike · 07-10-2009, 02:11 AM

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If Chicago got boozer they would be dangerous in the east.

Get used to seeing Rose to Boozer highlights...

MavsFanFinley · 07-09-2009, 10:39 PM

That's one of the few trades I've seen where everyone wins.

MavsFanFinley · 07-10-2009, 11:54 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...hoo&type=lgns&

Grant Hill will resign with the Suns on the belief that Nash is close to signing a contract extension.

They will also sign Channing Frye to a 2 year deal.