Now what?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

https://twitter.com/sixfivelando/sta...11526747889664

Nico Harrison on Jalen Brunson: ?You hate to lose a player like that, especially as well as we did this year but we also prepared for it. I feel like we did a good job of preparing for it and protecting ourselves in case it did happen.?

Bingo.

[NeedlesKane]

Kidd stated that McGee and Dinwiddie are starting. That's cool. The other 3? Doncic, Finney-Smith, and Christian Wood? That is a big lineup. I hope it works. If THJ or Bullock start, then I wonder what will change.

[Amarelooms]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

Kidd stated that McGee and Dinwiddie are starting. That's cool. The other 3? Doncic, Finney-Smith, and Christian Wood? That is a big lineup. I hope it works. If THJ or Bullock start, then I wonder what will change.

Why is he announcing starters when team hasn?t even practiced. I?m going

McGee
Wood.
Bullock
Finney smith
Luka.

And eventually mcgee on bench unless other team has real center.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Amarelooms

Why is he announcing starters when team hasn?t even practiced. I?m going

McGee
Wood.
Bullock
Finney smith
Luka.

And eventually mcgee on bench unless other team has real center.

Kidd literally just said Dinwiddie is starting.

[BPo001]

Shams Charania: Taj Gibson plans to sign with the Washington Wizards once he clears waivers on Sunday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Gibson was released today by New York and would give Washington an accomplished veteran big man. ? via Twitter ShamsCharania

So Taj was released.. I guess that means no SnT with Brunson?

[JustJay]

Lillard just got an extension worth 2 years 122 million dollars. That's over 60 million a season, pretty sure that's the highest yearly salary in all of sports.

Dame Lillard?s annual salary over the next five years:
2022-23 (age 32): $42.5 million
2023-24 (age 33): $45.6 million
2024-25 (age 34): $48.8 million
2025-26 (age 35): $58.5 million
2026-27 (age 36): $63.3 million

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by JustJay

Lillard just got an extension worth 2 years 122 million dollars. That's over 60 million a season, pretty sure that's the highest yearly salary in all of sports.

Dame Lillard?s annual salary over the next five years:
2022-23 (age 32): $42.5 million
2023-24 (age 33): $45.6 million
2024-25 (age 34): $48.8 million
2025-26 (age 35): $58.5 million
2026-27 (age 36): $63.3 million

Crazy for a guy who essentially didn?t play last year and who refuses to talk to the GM

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by JustJay

Lillard just got an extension worth 2 years 122 million dollars. That's over 60 million a season, pretty sure that's the highest yearly salary in all of sports.

Dame Lillard?s annual salary over the next five years:
2022-23 (age 32): $42.5 million
2023-24 (age 33): $45.6 million
2024-25 (age 34): $48.8 million
2025-26 (age 35): $58.5 million
2026-27 (age 36): $63.3 million

Just posted that in another thread, but that?s ridiculous. Can you imagine making $63 million dollars in 1 year?

I think Messi makes more and possibly Ronaldo. I?m sure a few boxers make more, but that?s different IMO. Crazy to think some guys make more in endorsements than they do their contract.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Just posted that in another thread, but that?s ridiculous. Can you imagine making $63 million dollars in 1 year?

I think Messi makes more and possibly Ronaldo. I?m sure a few boxers make more, but that?s different IMO. Crazy to think some guys make more in endorsements than they do their contract.

And Dame has a bunch of endorsements and commercials too he's probably BANKING.

[Thespiralgoeson]

McGee starting is interesting. We should be a MUCH better rebounding team this year. Defense should still be really good, maybe better. It will be nice to have an actual shot blocker for once.

However, if you really wanna go with a "big" lineup with Wood at the 4, I'd rather see Maxi instead of McGee. With Maxi camping out on the 3 point line, I feel like Wood would absolutely feast on lob passes from Luka. McGee gives you almost nothing on offense outside of lobs and easy dunks. He's basically Powell on offense but at least can still protect the rim and rebound. I feel like he'll clog the paint and hinder Wood's effectiveness on the pick and roll, since Luka will have to split between the two of them.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

McGee starting is interesting. We should be a MUCH better rebounding team this year. Defense should still be really good, maybe better. It will be nice to have an actual shot blocker for once.

However, if you really wanna go with a "big" lineup with Wood at the 4, I'd rather see Maxi instead of McGee. With Maxi camping out on the 3 point line, I feel like Wood would absolutely feast on lob passes from Luka. McGee gives you almost nothing on offense outside of lobs and easy dunks. He's basically Powell on offense but at least can still protect the rim and rebound. I feel like he'll clog the paint and hinder Wood's effectiveness on the pick and roll, since Luka will have to split between the two of them.

I'm sure you'll see Wood with Maxi at times. I feel all of this stuff is fluid regardless of what they are telling us. Winning is all that matters.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

McGee starting is interesting. We should be a MUCH better rebounding team this year. Defense should still be really good, maybe better. It will be nice to have an actual shot blocker for once.

However, if you really wanna go with a "big" lineup with Wood at the 4, I'd rather see Maxi instead of McGee. With Maxi camping out on the 3 point line, I feel like Wood would absolutely feast on lob passes from Luka. McGee gives you almost nothing on offense outside of lobs and easy dunks. He's basically Powell on offense but at least can still protect the rim and rebound. I feel like he'll clog the paint and hinder Wood's effectiveness on the pick and roll, since Luka will have to split between the two of them.

McGee is a great bench player. He should not be starting on a contender in this league. I watched him last year with the Suns...his worst games came when he started for Ayton. He'd suck and then guys like Biyombo would come in and look better than him at times. But he would crush off the bench.

[Kidd Karma]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

McGee is a great bench player. He should not be starting on a contender in this league. I watched him last year with the Suns...his worst games came when he started for Ayton. He'd suck and then guys like Biyombo would come in and look better than him at times. But he would crush off the bench.

True, he's not getting more than 20 minutes a night. Wood and Kleber should be the starters, spread the floor for Luka or Dinwiddie, allow them to find Wood for the pick and roll, or leave Kleber on the stripe with Smith.

McGee will deter those drivers in the 2nd unit from getting those easy buckets at the cup. He will slow down offenses wanted to attack the basket.

[saclare]

I view it as akin to what the Rangers should have done with Nelson Cruz. Guy wanted to start in RF and Rangers said no, you?re a DH. So he signed with Baltimore who subsequently played him at DH way more than RF because everyone knew he wasn?t the best option there other than himself.

I think we sold McGee on starting and while there?s a chance he could stick, I could see it being very fluid as someone mentioned. Might be a situation where he starts but the overall minutes reflect an early and equal rotation with Maxi and Powell, if the latter is still here. Starter by honor type of deal just to get him in the door.

[BPo001]

Adam Zagoria: The Nets announced they re-signed Patty Mills to a multi-year deal ? via Twitter AdamZagoria

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Adam Zagoria: The Nets announced they re-signed Patty Mills to a multi-year deal ? via Twitter AdamZagoria

Someone floated the idea that the Nets aren't really shopping Durant or Irving while they signed other players like Warren, Mills, etc.

[BPo001]

Adrian Wojnarowski: After clearing waivers, free agent F Danilo Gallinari has agreed on a two-year, $13.3M deal with the Boston Celtics, his agent Michael Tellem of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. Deal is fully guaranteed and includes a player option. ? via Twitter wojespn

[BPo001]

Chris Haynes: Former lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. will be holding a private workout in Las Vegas on Monday in front of approximately 10 NBA teams, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports. ? via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

[BPo001]

Ian Begley: Knicks announce they?ve completed trade to send Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel Pistons, so 3-team sign and trade btn DET, DAL & NYK to acquire Jalen Brunson is off the table: pic.twitter.com/EGitjSVxsO ? via Twitter IanBegley

[blessednegr0]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Ian Begley: Knicks announce they?ve completed trade to send Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel Pistons, so 3-team sign and trade btn DET, DAL & NYK to acquire Jalen Brunson is off the table: pic.twitter.com/EGitjSVxsO ? via Twitter IanBegley

Um what? I don't see anything pertaining to this.

[tap2390]

lol f the Knicks and f JB too

[JustJay]

Nets reportedly asked for Anthony Edwards, KAT and 4 first round picks for KD from Minnesota.

I thought Minnesota wouldn't have any tradeable draft picks after already trading 4 picks? And I'm sure KD would love to be in Minnesota with Gobert only lol.

[Dallas41]

Interesting '

Not a lot of talk in here about Luka's interview recently

I hope the FO takes notice of his comments and get some help moving forward but Cuban has spent the least amount money on salaries over the past 5 years of all teams.

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

Interesting '

Not a lot of talk in here about Luka's interview recently

I hope the FO takes notice of his comments and get some help moving forward but Cuban has spent the least amount money on salaries over the past 5 years of all teams.

Link? Quotes?

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by saclare

Link? Quotes?

It's been all over the place.

But you can also go to locked on mavs and they will dive into the interview about it.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

Interesting '

Not a lot of talk in here about Luka's interview recently

I hope the FO takes notice of his comments and get some help moving forward but Cuban has spent the least amount money on salaries over the past 5 years of all teams.

Well losing Brunson for nothing is otherworldly stupid. The FO just has no clue how to deal with FA.

But let's be honest here...if Luka wants talent around him, then he needs to start buddying up and get guys to come here. That's just the reality of today's league. He knows the FO's ineptitude, so demand changes or be a part of it.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

And now I'm reading speculation per TMac that Wood is coming off the bench? I really hope that's not true. I know things are fluid, but what a terrible way to start the season if that's true.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

And now I'm reading speculation per TMac that Wood is coming off the bench? I really hope that's not true. I know things are fluid, but what a terrible way to start the season if that's true.

It's not a bad idea because you start with defense to protect Luka and Dinwiddie

McGee, DFS and Bullock would be a top 5 defensive trio IMO.

Then off your bench you have Maxi, Wood & THJ.

Most likely McGee is only playing 18-20 MPG and Wood would be your closer which is still pretty damn good.

Kidd is built different from RC he's more defensive minded and he believes the offense will come and go but defense has to be consistent.

Plus if you have Wood, Luka and Dinwiddie all starting who knows if they can get stops.

Wood is athletic enough but he's perfomed subpar throughout his career on that end of the floor.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

It's not a bad idea because you start with defense to protect Luka and Dinwiddie

McGee, DFS and Bullock would be a top 5 defensive trio IMO.

Then off your bench you have Maxi, Wood & THJ.

Most likely McGee is only playing 18-20 MPG and Wood would be your closer which is still pretty damn good.

Kidd is built different from RC he's more defensive minded and he believes the offense will come and go but defense has to be consistent.

Plus if you have Wood, Luka and Dinwiddie all starting who knows if they can get stops.

Wood is athletic enough but he's perfomed subpar throughout his career on that end of the floor.

I would rather bring Dinwiddie off the bench since we need a backup pg anyway. Wood is primed to be our second best player IMO, so bringing him off the bench makes little sense.

Again, I know it's fluid, but it's stupid to bring a guy with known attitude problems off the bench in a contract year. Play with fire and you get burned.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I would rather bring Dinwiddie off the bench since we need a backup pg anyway. Wood is primed to be our second best player IMO, so bringing him off the bench makes little sense.

Again, I know it's fluid, but it's stupid to bring a guy with known attitude problems off the bench in a contract year. Play with fire and you get burned.

1. It would make zero sense to bring Wood off the bench. It's mental gymnastics to make that logical.

2. Agree about Spence. I was surprised to hear Kidd say he was a starter, given that we don't have a fvcking back up PG. Not saying Spence is one but, we are guessing he's the best option with the current roster.

3. I don't buy into Cato sometimes. He's the one who waited until JB agreed to NY before saying " oh, Dallas FO has known about this for weeks". That's pretty convenient to say after the fact. This is the time of year where there are tons if rumors.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

And now I'm reading speculation per TMac that Wood is coming off the bench? I really hope that's not true. I know things are fluid, but what a terrible way to start the season if that's true.

So idiotic. Completely allergic to talent.

[JustJay]

I'm not a Cuban fan, so I hate sounding like I'm defending him.

But how has he spent the least money in the last 5 years yet we're over the cap? How does that work?

Maybe we aren't spending money on free agents because they aren't coming here except for the McGees and Bullocks, and the fact that we're over the cap so we can't expect a big money free agent to come here because it's impossible cap wise, not that they would anyway.

i think these foreign players that are great always have trouble attracting free agents. Dirk, Luka, Joker. Maybe if they were in LA it would help.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by JustJay

I'm not a Cuban fan, so I hate sounding like I'm defending him.

But how has he spent the least money in the last 5 years yet we're over the cap? How does that work?

Maybe we aren't spending money on free agents because they aren't coming here except for the McGees and Bullocks, and the fact that we're over the cap so we can't expect a big money free agent to come here because it's impossible cap wise, not that they would anyway.

i think these foreign players that are great always have trouble attracting free agents. Dirk, Luka, Joker. Maybe if they were in LA it would help.

I can't remember the specifics but on 105.3 the fan they broke it down for the last 5 years on the Mavs spending.

They finished dead last in contract salaries.

I was actually shocked to hear that and the fact that OKC despite tanking spent more money doing that same time frame.

It's expected to go up now though because of the Luka extentsion kicking in and guys like Bertans, THJ and Dinwiddie all on the roster now.

[BPo001]

Callie Caplan: Mavs met with the Knicks? brass multiple times this week in Las Vegas, including a dinner, to talk about a sign-and-trade. But it was always unlikely bc Mavs had little leverage beyond possible NBA penalty for tampering. Now Jalen Brunson leaving for nothing is official. ? via Twitter CallieCaplan

[Kidd Karma]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Callie Caplan: Mavs met with the Knicks? brass multiple times this week in Las Vegas, including a dinner, to talk about a sign-and-trade. But it was always unlikely bc Mavs had little leverage beyond possible NBA penalty for tampering. Now Jalen Brunson leaving for nothing is official. ? via Twitter CallieCaplan

Yup, nothing we could do, when Brunson said Knicks, that was it. Knicks did us a favor by talking...but Burks...no thanks....Noel no thanks.... we'll just have to see if we get anything from the league via tampering...that I would not hold my breath.

[BPo001]

Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson?s four-year, $104M deal with Knicks descends from Year 1, according to a source. Here are the details: Year 1: $27.7M Year 2: $26.3M Year 3: $24.9M Year 4: $24.9M Brunson also has a 10 percent trade kicker, source says. ? via Twitter FredKatz

I?m actually kinda excited to watch Brunson this season to see how he does as the lead guard. I wish we could have kept him, or at least got something for him though.

Looks like the Jazz might be blowing it up. Not sure if we have anything for Bogdan. Pat Bev (as irritating as he is) could fill a hill as another ball handler who can play defense. His 3% was down a bit last season, but he shot over 38% the 6 seasons before that.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Wow, I really hope this is just a bad translation. If true, the Mavs have been utter garbage since FA began.

https://twitter.com/MatejSportinfo/s...83933728722944

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Wow, I really hope this is just a bad translation. If true, the Mavs have been utter garbage since FA began.

https://twitter.com/MatejSportinfo/s...83933728722944

Yikes.. was this before JB committed to the Knicks because if not I?m not sure how they tell him he isn?t the primary backup ball handler.

I?m not sure where his minutes come from in Chicago, but I don?t blame him if we offered him Trey Burke?s old role.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Yikes.. was this before JB committed to the Knicks because if not I?m not sure how they tell him he isn?t the primary backup ball handler.

I?m not sure where his minutes come from in Chicago, but I don?t blame him if we offered him Trey Burke?s old role.

Imagine if they pitched that to Schroder as well.

Or...we promise 34 year old Javale McGee 20 mil and a starting spot, but Goran, you might never play.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Wow, I really hope this is just a bad translation. If true, the Mavs have been utter garbage since FA began.

https://twitter.com/MatejSportinfo/s...83933728722944

I'm not a huge Dragic fan but dude is still capable of playing much better than Bertans or Powell.

Yet you don't sit their ass on the bench for 5 straight games.

But hey Luka has already spoken about getting help not sure if Cuban will listen though because I saw a tweet from that clown owner saying Dwight Powell was a good defender.

I just don't trust the guy anymore as ownner wanting to win at all cost.