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[DevinHarriswillstart]

JR Smith for two years 2.8 mil should be a good sign in getting Mayo for cheap. Both had similar stats and are near the same age. Can't see a big market for Mayo at this point...

[iella]

Amused by this:

Originally Posted by @ESPNSteinLine

Got lots to learn about Olympic track & field but pretty sure Dwight Howard's trade saga has already set an untouchable false start record

[GermanDunk]

8 mn. a year. Who is this guy ? I have never heard the name ?

[purplefrog]

So the Spurs re-sign Danny Green for something in the 3 year/10-12M range and Tim Duncan for what sounds like 3yr/$12M. This effect of these two signings puts the Spurs team salary at around $60+M.

I think most would agree that the Spurs organization is one of the most shrewd and competent FOs in the business. And they appear to be moving forward with a plan that puts them over the cap, albeit under the luxury tax level. Compare this to our Mavs MBT that is still sitting on their hands. But the good news is that the Mavs have capspace and financial flexibility... the Spurs on the other hand have a competitive team for the next three years. With every new day more evidence accumulates that Cuban and Co. have made a huge mistake. Very, very sad.

Edit: I also read that that they plan to re-sign Diaw with a two year deal. Not sure what his salary per will be.

[CapitanObvious]

Pretty sure Mark Cuban's got something under his sleeve.
I have faith. Bleed Blue Baby!

[CapitanObvious]

I have this nagging feeling that before this day ends Dwight Howard or Bynum even is wearing MAVS blue

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by CapitanObvious

I have this nagging feeling that before this day ends Dwight Howard or Bynum even is wearing MAVS blue

I had a similar feeling last week, but it turned out to be gas.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by purplefrog

So the Spurs re-sign Danny Green for something in the 3 year/10-12M range and Tim Duncan for what sounds like 3yr/$12M. This effect of these two signings puts the Spurs team salary at around $60+M.

I think most would agree that the Spurs organization is one of the most shrewd and competent FOs in the business. And they appear to be moving forward with a plan that puts them over the cap, albeit under the luxury tax level. Compare this to our Mavs MBT that is still sitting on their hands. But the good news is that the Mavs have capspace and financial flexibility... the Spurs on the other hand have a competitive team for the next three years. With every new day more evidence accumulates that Cuban and Co. have made a huge mistake. Very, very sad.

Edit: I also read that that they plan to re-sign Diaw with a two year deal. Not sure what his salary per will be.

The Spurs already have their core, they're just re-signing guys. They still have a young(ish) superstar as the center of their core. Completely different scenarios.

[Thomas86]

Originally Posted by purplefrog

So the Spurs re-sign Danny Green for something in the 3 year/10-12M range and Tim Duncan for what sounds like 3yr/$12M. This effect of these two signings puts the Spurs team salary at around $60+M.

I think most would agree that the Spurs organization is one of the most shrewd and competent FOs in the business. And they appear to be moving forward with a plan that puts them over the cap, albeit under the luxury tax level. Compare this to our Mavs MBT that is still sitting on their hands. But the good news is that the Mavs have capspace and financial flexibility... the Spurs on the other hand have a competitive team for the next three years. With every new day more evidence accumulates that Cuban and Co. have made a huge mistake. Very, very sad.

Edit: I also read that that they plan to re-sign Diaw with a two year deal. Not sure what his salary per will be.

I'm not so sure about Manu and Tim...thoes guys have been in playoff wars for years.

[b_o_r]

The Nets just signed Jerry Stackhouse for 1.3M. Cuban is being ridiculously cheap this off-season.

[purplefrog]

Originally Posted by jthig32

The Spurs already have their core, they're just re-signing guys. They still have a young(ish) superstar as the center of their core. Completely different scenarios.

It is different, but it's also not clear to me if the FO is willing to ever go over the cap and/or sign role players to contracts beyond one year (maybe two). Are you saying if the Mavs would have had a second elite superstar to place along side Dirk last Summer/Fall, the MBT would have brought back Tyson, JJB, and/or Caron? And perhaps even JET? If so, I'm not sure I agree with you, but I guess we'll never know. Right now, I am hypothesizing that the view of the FO is second tier or what they call B-List players, are too risky to sign with multiple year deals. That's speculation but its my gut feeling.

[grndmstr_c]

Originally Posted by b_o_r

The Nets just signed Jerry Stackhouse for 1.3M. Cuban is being ridiculously cheap this off-season.

Is this sarcasm?

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by purplefrog

It is different, but it's also not clear to me if the FO is willing to ever go over the cap and/or sign role players to contracts beyond one year (maybe two). Are you saying if the Mavs would have had a second elite superstar to place along side Dirk last Summer/Fall, the MBT might have brought back Tyson, JJB, and/or Caron? And perhaps even JET? If so, I'm not sure I agree with you, but I guess we'll never know. Right now, I am hypothesizing that the view of the FO is second tier or what they call B-List players, are too risky to sign with multiple year deals. That's speculation but its my gut feeling.

Yes, that's what I'm saying. The whole point of this exercise is that they need the flexibility to get the second star. Once they have him, they can stay above the cap and commit to players to play around him.

Now, that's doesn't means that they'd go overpay a ton of guys, but their reason to maintain maximum flexibility would be gone.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by b_o_r

The Nets just signed Jerry Stackhouse for 1.3M. Cuban is being ridiculously cheap this off-season.

Damn, the Mavs let another All-Star slip through their fingers!!

[spreedom]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

JR Smith for two years 2.8 mil should be a good sign in getting Mayo for cheap. Both had similar stats and are near the same age. Can't see a big market for Mayo at this point...

I don't understand how Novak got 4/$16M and JR got 2/$5.5M....

[sike]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

JR Smith for two years 2.8 mil should be a good sign in getting Mayo for cheap. Both had similar stats and are near the same age. Can't see a big market for Mayo at this point...

I'm hoping for Mayo. I love the idea of that kid resurrecting his career next to Dirk.

Get on it, MBT!

[jthig32]

Word is that Phoenix is going to go after Mayo once Gordon gets matched. I would imagine they'll give him way more than we will offer.

DLord says the Mavs are WAAAY down on Mayo.

[oilfieldtrash]

Is there anyone out there worthy of the mavs money?

[Bayliss]

DLord says the Mavs are WAAAY down on Mayo.

Well, who are the Mavs WAAAAY up on?

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by oilfieldtrash

Is there anyone out there worthy of the mavs money?

The Mavs are waiting for a superstar to fall in their lap...

[nowhereman]

Did you guys know that the Magic are thinking about trading Dwight Howard?

[rabbitproof]

Bayless signed a 2 year deal, first year worth around 3M. Seems like a decent deal. I'd prefer him over VC.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by rabbitproof

Bayless signed a 2 year deal, first year worth around 3M. Seems like a decent deal. I'd prefer him over VC.

VC's is a 1yr deal. And it's all about FLEXIBILITY!!! man
That Jerrod Bayliss deal is so "Old CBA"