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SMC0007 · 01-18-2023, 11:22 PM

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I don't think I could stand seeing Luka in another uniform while we go through an OKC like build, no. I'd rather make the playoffs and lose with Luka.

You better start your playoff prayers now

JustJay · 01-18-2023, 11:28 PM

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You better start your playoff prayers now

As bad as it's been, we're still the #5 seed right now. West is pretty weak this year. We could do anything from be a top 4 seed to missing the play-in, who knows.

SMC0007 · 01-19-2023, 02:48 PM

So Luka said after the game last night that he did not say what Tim McMahon reported. I'm sure he gives his opinions to Nico, Finley etc, especially when asked or brought into the conversation.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-19-2023, 02:55 PM

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So Luka said after the game last night that he did not say what Tim McMahon reported. I'm sure he gives his opinions to Nico, Finley etc, especially when asked or brought into the conversation.

Of course. Cuban made sure to speak for the state.

But the big reveal either way is that he is actively talking with the GM. And there is no way he hasn't discussed with Nico to get better players.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-19-2023, 03:33 PM

Wood fractured thumb...out at least a week and will be reevaluated.

There goes the season.

EricaLubarsky · 01-19-2023, 04:16 PM

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Wood fractured thumb...out at least a week and will be reevaluated.

There goes the season.

:/

At least Kleber wants back before the ASB

Neither thing changes the fact we need a trade

SMC0007 · 01-19-2023, 04:22 PM

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Wood fractured thumb...out at least a week and will be reevaluated.

There goes the season.

This season has BEEN gone. We need hail Mary trades to reel it back in. A small move or two and peddle the "we will be big players this offseason" headed our way.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-19-2023, 05:07 PM

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This season has BEEN gone. We need hail Mary trades to reel it back in. A small move or two and peddle the "we will be big players this offseason" headed our way.

It just means more Powell which means sad panda. I was about to buy tickets for the Sunday game too. Don't think I can't stomach it now.

SMC0007 · 01-19-2023, 05:40 PM

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It just means more Powell which means sad panda. I was about to buy tickets for the Sunday game too. Don't think I can't stomach it now.

Can't be enough Powell. Ever.

I refuse to buy tickets to the games. Until Cuban starts spending, why should I. I can be pissed in the comfort of my own house ans keept my $250+

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-19-2023, 06:21 PM

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Can't be enough Powell. Ever.

I refuse to buy tickets to the games. Until Cuban starts spending, why should I. I can be pissed in the comfort of my own house ans keept my $250+

Yep. I haven't been to a game all season. Tickets have been outrageous most games too.

SMC0007 · 01-19-2023, 06:30 PM

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Yep. I haven't been to a game all season. Tickets have been outrageous most games too.

The product on the floor should warrant free parking and signed basketballs for $50, Courtside

JustJay · 01-19-2023, 10:47 PM

There's only one person in the organization that has been here the entire time Powell has: His buddy and pal Cuban. The GM and coach has changed, yet Powell remains. Wonder why.

EricaLubarsky · 01-20-2023, 09:58 AM

Bam is going to destroy us tonight

Frontcourt of DFS, Powell, and McGee

SMC0007 · 01-20-2023, 11:12 AM

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Bam is going to destroy us tonight

Frontcourt of DFS, Powell, and McGee

We are going to have 16 total rebounds

saclare · 01-20-2023, 12:00 PM

Lol the supposed "buddy" connection between Powell and Cuban will go down as one of my favorite theory lines from this forum. Y'all are crazy

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-20-2023, 12:16 PM

Just start Green at center.

Murphy3 · 01-20-2023, 12:25 PM

The problem is that I don?t have any faith in Cuban to turn this around. So the best option is to enjoy Luka as much as possible and get ready for early 90s Mavs again once he leaves.

On a personal level, Cuban is trash..

JustJay · 01-20-2023, 01:51 PM

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Lol the supposed "buddy" connection between Powell and Cuban will go down as one of my favorite theory lines from this forum. Y'all are crazy

Why is so crazy to think a nutty owner that we practically all know has ruined the franchise would want to keep his friend on the team? Some of you think things are so by the book in this world and they're not.

Cuban hired a bunch of people as undercover snitches to go to shop and make sure stores were complying with Covid. He is insane.

saclare · 01-20-2023, 04:33 PM

What other conspiracies do you believe in? Let's just get 'em all out there.

SMC0007 · 01-20-2023, 05:01 PM

Cuban and DP seem to have a friendship that goes beyond basketballs normal owner/player relationship. That doesn't mean Cuban vetos deals to keep a buddy. The issue is that NO ONE wants Powell. We are probably the only team who would have given him 10+m. We did what we do, whixh is out bid ourselves. Several guys on the team now are in that boat and Messley Mathews was too. Did he get a little more than he should have because of that relationship or was it because he did show moments of promise toward the end of his contract year and he's a damn good dude in general? Probably a little of both.

Cuban just ok'd a deal for McGee to start here to begin the season. I'm not giving my best friends role away to McGee in a promised role if that relationship mattered more than trying to win and improve. Cuban knows that if he traded him, DP would go hug him and say "I understand, no hard feelings, good luck, ill call you". That's how good of a guy DP seems to be. It doesn't make him a great basketball player but I'm betting Cuban isn't passing up a good chance to improve if a deal involves Powell. There's just no teams who think Powell is more than a decent back up or salary match fodder.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-20-2023, 05:34 PM

I will say that we're losing 20 ppg from Wood, then that means playing Hardy. If Kidd doesn't so that, then we should just trade him. I'd prefer Kidd be fired, but we all know that won't happen.

BPo001 · 01-21-2023, 07:08 PM

I think a big part of DP being here is he was the bridge from Dirk to keep the locker room professional. Show guys how to work hard and be a solid presence off the court. A guy that will give you 100% effort. That being said hopefully they can pick up a useful player with his expiring contract.

EricaLubarsky · 01-22-2023, 10:29 AM

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I think a big part of DP being here is he was the bridge from Dirk to keep the locker room professional. Show guys how to work hard and be a solid presence off the court. A guy that will give you 100% effort. That being said hopefully they can pick up a useful player with his expiring contract.

And teams need that kind of leadership, especially when all the vets and the coach have been replaced. We essentially has Boban to lead by example and stay positive. Pinson is here to be positive.

I like having Powell here (but I?d also trade him for an upgrade). I think the issue isn?t Powell. It?s Cuban, Donnie, and Nico. Having Powell on the roster is good. Having such a trash roster that he is often our only option? That?s in Cuban and Nico.

SMC0007 · 01-22-2023, 04:32 PM

We have to upgrade Dorian, DP and Bullock. God they suck. I've long been tired of DP and Bullock but I'm over Dorian too.

Even with no trades, I'm pulling Dorian for Green in the starting/minutes role. When Wood and Maxi gets back, until changes are(nt) made:

Luka
SD
Green
Wood
Maxi

EricaLubarsky · 01-22-2023, 04:45 PM

Fuck the Clippers

SMC0007 · 01-22-2023, 05:03 PM

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Fuck the Clippers

Fuck the Mavericks.

Same dudes bringing the same ass garbage to 90% of games.

SMC0007 · 01-22-2023, 06:54 PM

Our 2 best players can't hit fn free throws. It's appealing and embarrassing. The only fn correct call Derek Harper made this season was the fact that weve lost at least a handful of games just due to free throws.

JustJay · 01-22-2023, 09:02 PM

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What other conspiracies do you believe in? Let's just get 'em all out there.

The Government are lizard people.

JustJay · 01-22-2023, 09:04 PM

I remember when Dallas Maverick fans mocked anyone who questioned the NBA Finals where the Dallas Mavericks lost and Dwayne Wade set the record for most free throws, they said it was impossible to ever rig a game. Then a ref from that Finals went to prison and admitted they rigged games.

JustJay · 01-22-2023, 09:22 PM

BTW saying an owner might make decisions about his team is not a conspiracy theory.

saclare · 01-23-2023, 10:20 AM

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BTW saying an owner might make decisions about his team is not a conspiracy theory.

Lol sure, but that's not what was said now was it? Derr Derrrrr movie buddy derrrp

SMC0007 · 01-23-2023, 11:52 AM

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The Government are lizard people.

Hahaha

Dtownsfinest · 01-23-2023, 01:09 PM

Wiz just gave away Rui?yikes.

Melonhead · 01-23-2023, 02:02 PM

fuck i really wanted rui and i knew washington would just dump him. i swear this front office man

Melonhead · 01-23-2023, 02:04 PM

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Wiz just gave away Rui?yikes.

im laughing because 3 hours ago mavs writers posted an article that the FO was interested

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-23-2023, 02:27 PM

It's hard to fathom that we couldn't beat that deal. But it definitely means the Mavs have to make a move now. You can't let a Western foe get a player like for nothing while you yourselves do nothing.

JustJay · 01-23-2023, 03:13 PM

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Lol sure, but that's not what was said now was it? Derr Derrrrr movie buddy derrrp

That was exactly what I said. I said I think Cuban has decided to keep Powell here. To you that's as crazy as saying invisible people exist everywhere for some reason. Just dumb. It's not that far fetched and the evidence supports it because Powells been here since Rajon freaking Rondo came here in a trade. Mediocre role players usually end up on 10 different teams not 1 for 9 years.

Why do you care so much anyway? You have your own Cuban fanboy club? Cuban is a joke everybody knows that. We know for a fact he gets in the middle of trades when he really isn't qualified to do so and he's been doing it since he got here. You went way overboard in your reaction you could have just said you don't agree like an adult. Grow up it's just a game. I don't even give a shit if I'm wrong, it's just my opinion.

saclare · 01-23-2023, 03:24 PM

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That was exactly what I said. I said I think Cuban has decided to keep Powell here. To you that's as crazy as saying invisible people exist everywhere for some reason. Just dumb. It's not that far fetched and the evidence supports it because Powells been here since Rajon freaking Rondo came here in a trade. Mediocre role players usually end up on 10 different teams not 1 for 9 years.

Why do you care so much anyway? You have your own Cuban fanboy club? Cuban is a joke everybody knows that. You went way overboard in your reaction you could have just said you don't agree like an adult. Grow up it's just a game. I don't even give a shit if I'm wrong, it's just my opinion.

No, I just like to call out stupidity when I see it. Making the connection of Powell being Cuban's movie buddy and his tenure here as a Mav as if it means jack shit is about as dumb as it comes. Joke or not, it's tiring as it's been mentioned multiple times.

JustJay · 01-23-2023, 03:25 PM

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No, I just like to call out stupidity when I see it. Making the connection of Powell being Cuban's movie buddy and his tenure here as a Mav as if it means jack shit is about as dumb as it comes. Joke or not, it's tiring as it's been mentioned multiple times.

Cuban is a clown and you're a Cuban homer that what this really is about. You may even be Dwight Powell himself. I'm done conversating with you.

FreshJive · 01-24-2023, 05:15 AM

If they sign Brunson to the extension before last season starts, nothing else matters. None of the other complaints of the Mavs front office mean a fuck at all. I remember the rest of the posters here crying about the Clippers series, and arguing with me up until the trade deadline that he was even worth the 20 mil he was expected to fetch.