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[EricaLubarsky]

Mavs Would Only Trade First Rounder For Top-5 Player In NBA
Mark Cuban is unlikely to part ways with the Dallas Mavericks' first round pick this year.

Cuban suggested he would only trade the Mavericks' first rounder, currently projected to be a top-5 selection, in exchange for a top-5 player in the entire NBA.

Cuban referenced the Dallas Cowboys' historical trade of Herschel Walker that setup their success of the 1990s as what it would take to trade the pick.

"If Herschel Walker calls me up and says, ‘That's better than any deal I've ever been involved with,'" Cuban joked.

The 2017 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the deepest in recent memory, particularly at the point guard position.

Some small good news

[DevinHarriswillstart]

That's as big of an admission that we are tanking as you're going to get from Cuban.

[Melonhead]

I was relieved to read that on Cuban the other day. I was worried earlier in the season about his thoughts on the draft. FTR, Ball looks reallllly good, and Im at a toss up on Fultz/Ball

[Bryan_Wilson]

That's a huge relief. As long as the Mavs don't consider Boogie anywhere near top 5.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

That's a huge relief. As long as the Mavs don't consider Boogie anywhere near top 5.

Yeah I'm hoping he's not just going public to increase the value.

[Bryan_Wilson]

http://www.mavs.com/bbva-compass-har...arnes-diary-2/

[Thebo]

This is good news. Looks like they are really after Fultz. Only problem is that Mavs do not have much to trade.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Thebo

This is good news. Looks like they are really after Fultz. Only problem is that Mavs do not have much to trade.

I took it as the other way actually. That the Mavs could be looking to move the pick for a superstar rather than think Fultz is that superstar.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

I took it as the other way actually. That the Mavs could be looking to move the pick for a superstar rather than think Fultz is that superstar.

This is the way I took it. Mavs want to move the pick for an established superstar. However, considering Cuban doesn't think Westbrook is a superstar I'm curious who they think they can obtain with their pick.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Yeah I'm guessing executives are just speculating that until Cuban shows he can be patient and "trust the process", that he's always going to be looking for the shortcut. I guess time will tell if they are right or not.

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by BPo001

This is the way I took it. Mavs want to move the pick for an established superstar. However, considering Cuban doesn't think Westbrook is a superstar I'm curious who they think they can obtain with their pick.

He would trade the pick for Westbrook. Cuban just says things.

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by Thebo

This is good news. Looks like they are really after Fultz. Only problem is that Mavs do not have much to trade.

Sounds more like NBA executives think Cuban prefers to ship the pick for someone like Cousins or Wall.

There was also this:

Knowing the future is difficult. But one thing the Mavericks won't do is be a slave to the pursuit of pingpong balls. That is, they won't try to lose games in order to improve their draft position.

"Messing with karma is a dicey thing," Nelson said. "Sometimes it can bite you in the butt."

They may still be of the mindset that a draft pick is just a trade asset.

[dirt_dobber]

Zach Lowe
from espn article: 10 things I like and don't like

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/1...adams-more-nba

7. The Mavs, looking like a real team again

Watching the Mavs won't feel quite right until That Dude is lofting one-legged fadeaways that drip down the backboard. But with Deron Williams, J.J. Barea, and Devin Harris back, at least Dallas looks like a real NBA team again. They're 4-4 in their last eight games, with a rousing win over the gagging Blazers on Wednesday.

A month ago, it was painful to watch these guys grind for 80 points. In some games, it seemed like every play was an isolation for Harrison Barnes on the block or at Dirk's old spot smack in the middle of the foul line. Barnes managed, but going to that well over and over is the sign of a dead-in-the-water offense. The Mavs just didn't really have anyone else who could dribble.

With Williams and Barea back, Dallas can lean on the good ol' spread pick-and-roll. Williams has been hot, and Dorian Finney-Smith looks like a real find. He's defending four positions - including Damian Lillard for much of that Portland win - and looking more confident on offense. His jumper isn't quite there, but it's not busted, either; Finney-Smith is shooting 35 from deep, and if he ekes past league-average, Dallas may have something.

[EricaLubarsky]

Pierre Jackson in. Gibson out.

http://www.scout.com/nba/mavericks/s...ylor-ex-pierre

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Pierre Jackson in. Gibson out.

http://www.scout.com/nba/mavericks/s...ylor-ex-pierre

I like it -- younger, more upside.

[Thebo]

Young, exciting... May become Mavs' version of Isiah Thomas.

[EricaLubarsky]

"Thankfully I'm a free agent here so I only have a couple of months more here and then will most likely move on," Bogut told Sky Sports. "I don't see myself hanging around with everything that's gone on. It will be an interesting six months ahead."

"I've got a valuable contract ... having four months left on my contract I'm a valuable commodity to be moved," he said.

Bogut, a 12-year veteran, was traded by the Golden State Warriors to the Mavericks in July as Golden State made room on the payroll for Kevin Durant.

Good news? He'll be shopped

Bad news? Dude knows we're a crap show and wants out

[Bryan_Wilson]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dall...ghts-playmaker

"At first, we just wanted him to be able to command a double-team," guard Devin Harris said of Barnes. "Now teams are starting to double-team him, and he's making decisions. He's starting to see other guys and get shots for open guys, which takes his game to another level."

Nobody appreciates the work Barnes is doing more than Nowitzki. He's been the man for so long, hundreds of men have come and gone in the Mavericks organization.

Nowitzki continues to be impressed with the work ethic Barnes exhibits and the talent he has.

Just recently, he's seen Barnes find Deron Williams and Harris for wide-open 3-pointers after drawing the double-team in the post. Those are plays that stars make -- the sort of plays that don't necessarily end with him putting the ball in the basket.

"He's making plays now that he wasn't making a month ago, or even a couple weeks ago," Nowitzki said. "Just being there, he has more experience now. He knows how to get his shot up and if not, where his open guys are. He's trying to play an all-around game for us."

[EricaLubarsky]

Pierre Jackson waived already.

We bringing in another D-League guy who we won't give a chance to or is there a trade brewing?

[BPo001]

Marc Stein: Quincy Acy has been playing with the @TexasLegends in the @NBADLeague since his release from the Mavericks on Nov. 17. Mavs teammates were crushed when Quincy Acy was let go to address a backcourt injury crisis. Hard to believe he didn’t get a call-up sooner. – via Twitter ESPNSteinLine

[EricaLubarsky]

Not an article. Just random thoughts.

1) what are the odds that no one offers any positive assets for Bogut and he just walks this offseason?

2) Whiteside apparently being shopped according to a few rumors. How funny would it be if the Mavs traded for him? A little ridiculous, because it would require us to probably trade Dirk who can veto trades. Then again, we dump Dirk, Bogut and youth for Dragic and Whiteside. Dirk retires and returns as a coach. We may not be great, but it's the most Cuban thing ever.

Okay now I'm just bored and in need of some Mavs news

[Thebo]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Not an article. Just random thoughts.

1) what are the odds that no one offers any positive assets for Bogut and he just walks this offseason?

2) Whiteside apparently being shopped according to a few rumors. How funny would it be if the Mavs traded for him? A little ridiculous, because it would require us to probably trade Dirk who can veto trades. Then again, we dump Dirk, Bogut and youth for Dragic and Whiteside. Dirk retires and returns as a coach. We may not be great, but it's the most Cuban thing ever.

Okay now I'm just bored and in need of some Mavs news

Some team will still give up something for a slow big man center. Rather the question is, what do you consider as positive assets? For me, 2nd round pick with no long term salary is positive. I would prefer two 2nd round picks, as I do not see him getting much more and by returning salary it is okay to have someone locked for next season also. There is no big name Mavs are going after this summer, other than draft, so you can take back salary.

When it comes to Whiteside. Well, in that case you still would have to give up unprotected 1st rounder. Riley would not even pick up the phone for anything else. Of course, with Whiteside, this 1st rounder would probably end up somewhere in the range of 10-15. Therefore you would give up two top10 protected 1st round picks and some talent.

[Bryan_Wilson]

http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2017/1/...-to-rebuilding

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2017/1/...-to-rebuilding

I want to see him rewarded for all the work he puts in. I hope that happens whether its in Dallas or somewhere else.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Not an article but...

https://twitter.com/zaza27/status/821386027017220101

I still love Zaza. Only a year here but he and Dirk are like an old married couple at times. Including their verticals.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

1) what are the odds that no one offers any positive assets for Bogut and he just walks this offseason?

I'm not guessing pretty high. Oof.

[therealmattrife]

http://www.armchairallamericans.com/...ow-signs-life/

[BPo001]

Adam Johnson: The Texas Legends have acquired former Chicago Bulls star Ben Gordon off waivers, league source tells D-League Digest

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Adam Johnson: The Texas Legends have acquired former Chicago Bulls star Ben Gordon off waivers, league source tells D-League Digest

Wow, I had no idea he was out of the league... What happened to that guy?

[Bryan_Wilson]

“He hasn’t even gotten to our expectations yet,” owner Mark Cuban said. “I think Seth can be a lot better.

“He’s getting better defensively, offensively he can shoot the ball. He’s more comfortable where he’s going to get his shots, which helps. He’s only played [87] games [in 3 1/2 seasons] — he’s going to get better.”

In the last three games, Curry has averaged 17 points and shot 62.1 percent (18 of 29) from the field. That includes going 8 of 13 from 3-point range.

Since joining the Mavs via free agency (two years, $6 million) from Sacramento last summer, Curry has not only made an impact with his offense; his defense has improved exponentially.

“He’s given us good defense in a lot of these games, and he gives us another scoring threat,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “Since Seth has been here he’s worked harder than he’s ever had in the weight room.

“I think we’ve asked more of him in there — and he’s gotten stronger and that helps his defense. And he’s had some really good defensive games recently.”

“We’ve played better, but people aren’t putting us in the top three of the NBA yet,” said Cuban, whose team is 3-2 in its last five games. “And that’s the goal, to get to championship caliber, so it’s a fair conversation.

“My solution is to hope everybody behind us and just in front of us wins a lot. So I’m rooting for Philly to win out — except for us — Minnesota to win out, Phoenix to win out, Brooklyn to win out, that way we can keep on getting better and not worry about it.”

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/...128037409.html

[Bryan_Wilson]

The trade deadline is Feb. 23, and there are bound to be more rumors about Bogut being dealt. But he said after the Mavericks were blitzed by Russell Westbrook's 45 points -- 30 in the second half -- that he's not certain what will happen.

“My agent said it’s probably not going to happen, but I’m not the right guy to ask.

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dall...thy-basketball

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dall...thy-basketball

Cuban would be doing this franchise a huge disservice if he does not trade Bogut before the trade deadline. I don't care if it's for a future 2nd rounder. The guy has no figures with the franchise, so you might as well get something for him.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dall...thy-basketball

sad.

[spreedom]

I just want to say I'm going to be pissed if we don't get something of value for Bogut, even if it's just a higher 2nd-rounder or a pair of mediocre 2nd-rounders. You have to believe there's at least a market for him as a quality backup center on a contender or quasi-contender.

[BPo001]

Tim Cato: Wesley Matthews will be participating at the Three Point Contest this All Star weekend.
– via Twitter tim_cato

[BPo001]

Dwain Price: It’s official. The #dallasmavs have released PG Pierre Jackson.
– via Twitter DwainPrice

[spreedom]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Dwain Price: It’s official. The #dallasmavs have released PG Pierre Jackson.
– via Twitter DwainPrice

Wouldn't shock me if he's re-signed when he's fully healthy. I think he's considerably better than Yogi.

[BPo001]

Shams Charania: Dallas’ Yogi Ferrell has agreed on a two-year deal that he’ll sign Tuesday when first 10-day expires, league sources tell The Vertical. – via Twitter ShamsCharania

[Bryan_Wilson]

Edit- I should mention this is a year old. Might have been posted before. I tried finding a newer one but nothing.

Really more of a NBA article. The maverick part is as follows.

10. Dallas Mavericks – 2.54
-Mark Followill (play by play)
-Derek Harper (analyst)
-Jeff Wade (analyst)

Most popular grade: A (34.84% of voters)

Analysis: Followill, Harper and Wade reap the rewards of perfecting the three-man booth juggling act. Humor is a plus with this group. Followill’s call when Salah Mejri blocked Kevin Durant last weekend was representative of the crew’s good, clean fun.

Reader comments: “As far as the Mavs broadcast goes, Mark Followill is the only reason it gets a moderate grade. Derek Harper is almost at a level of incoherance and stupidity as Phil Simms and then Jeff “Skin” Wade is a failed attempt to appeal to a younger demographic” -iamspeters

link:
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/the-...-rankings.html
Here's the voting results:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...kDc/edit#gid=0

To the surprise of absolutely no1... Rockets are by far the worst.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Edit- I should mention this is a year old. Might have been posted before. I tried finding a newer one but nothing.

Really more of a NBA article. The maverick part is as follows.


link:
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/the-...-rankings.html
Here's the voting results:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...kDc/edit#gid=0

To the surprise of absolutely no1... Rockets are by far the worst.

I clicked the link to make sure the Clippers were at the bottom too so I can finally say its not my bias. Everyone thinks Houston/Clips announcers suck