Mavs register interest in Kings' Martin

[bobatundi]

Originally Posted by mac222b

Gooden has been quite valuable, especially w/Damp having a few issues. would be a tough go to be w/out him for 30 days, that's assuming we'd even get him back. wonder how that plays into things. i guess we got by w/out him last season w/ Bass and Dirk. that's just less than ideal. we'd be looking at Damp, Voskuhl, Dirk or something of that ilk. tough to find someone w/ the trade exception at 2.9million

I agree, Gooden has looked pretty good, especially when he gets extended minutes/starts. I wonder how much consideration the Mavs are giving to bringing him back next season, and if that factors into the decision on the whole trade/waive/reacquire thing. If they were to do that, they could only offer him the minimum next year, unless they're willing to spend the MLE. However, if Gooden finishes the year with the Mavs, they'll be able to offer him $5.4MM (120% of his current salary) next season, which is about what the MLE will probably be--but not costing the Mavs their MLE.

Especially if you think the Mavs are going to trade Damp, then try to re-acquire him, they're gonna need that MLE.

[Kidd Karma]

Originally Posted by bobatundi

I agree, Gooden has looked pretty good, especially when he gets extended minutes/starts. I wonder how much consideration the Mavs are giving to bringing him back next season, and if that factors into the decision on the whole trade/waive/reacquire thing. If they were to do that, they could only offer him the minimum next year, unless they're willing to spend the MLE. However, if Gooden finishes the year with the Mavs, they'll be able to offer him $5.4MM (120% of his current salary) next season, which is about what the MLE will probably be--but not costing the Mavs their MLE.

Especially if you think the Mavs are going to trade Damp, then try to re-acquire him, they're gonna need that MLE.

If Gooden wants one year, then the Mavs will be interested. I can't see Cuban going multi year on this guy, unless the 2nd year is unguaranteed.