2009 NBA Offseason Thread - Page 4 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

sefant77 · 07-01-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dirno2000

Exactly what I was thinking. They dump Pau Gasol because he was making too much and a year and a half later they trade for a lesser player with basically the same contract. Well, at least he doesn't have one of the worst attitudes in the league.

They saved exactly 1 year a few millions.

The prize was:
Marc + Zach instead of Pau = fail
or
Something better than Marc in a Pau trade 3 months earlier or later = fail

Wallace....

jthig32 · 07-01-2009, 10:07 PM

I don't understand what Detroit is doing. Their defense is going to be atrocious and They already have a somewhat undersized shooting guard.

Unload Billups so they can blow their wad on Ben Gordon and Charlie V? I'd be livid if I were a Pistons fan.

jthig32 · 07-01-2009, 10:20 PM

Ariza may leave Lakers

This is the answer to all the people asking "why would the Lakers let him go?". The answer, of course, is MONEY.

dirno2000 · 07-01-2009, 10:25 PM

Always comes back to the money. Still, I would have bet anything that they'd have brought him back after the promise that he showed in the playoffs.

I wonder if this changes our thinking if we haven't made a formal offer to Gortat.

Underdog · 07-01-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Ariza may leave Lakers

This is the answer to all the people asking "why would the Lakers let him go?". The answer, of course, is MONEY.

Boy, it would be nice to see the words "Dallas Mavericks" appear in one of these trade rumors (other than Gortat & 'Sheed...)

Didn't we used to get mentioned in EVERY trade scenario a short time ago???

BGMaverick9 · 07-01-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Ariza may leave Lakers

This is the answer to all the people asking "why would the Lakers let him go?". The answer, of course, is MONEY.

I mentioned a big reason on why they might let him go: they can take a quick look at their bench and realize two mistakes they've made. Sasha and Walton were really valuable to them and they kept them basically with MLE money. They really aren't a major factor, not a huge hindrance on their payroll but still. Ariza may or may not be the same situation, but I could see those two guys and the end result playing a role on their decision.

chumdawg · 07-01-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Boy, it would be nice to see the words "Dallas Mavericks" appear in one of these trade rumors (other than Gortat & 'Sheed...)

Didn't we used to get mentioned in EVERY trade scenario a short time ago???

Being mentioned in "EVERY" one is about tantamount to being mentioned in none of them.

darkwitzki · 07-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Ron Artest could be departing the Houston Rockets after just one season with the team.

"NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports Wednesday it is unlikely free agent forward Ron Artest will return to the Houston Rockets."

"League sources told FOX 26 the Rockets would be willing to offer Artest a one-year contract at best. The sources said because of that the chances of Artest resigning with Houston are remote."

> Seems like Artest is available guys..

fluid.forty.one · 07-01-2009, 11:05 PM

just about every blazer fan I talked to today said "we got hedo" but I see no evidence that says so...

Underdog · 07-01-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

just about every blazer fan I talked to today said "we got hedo" but I see no evidence that says so...

Don't folks in Portland smoke a lot of weed?

chumdawg · 07-01-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Don't folks in Portland smoke a lot of weed?

If I lived in Portland, I would smoke a shitload of weed.

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 12:35 AM

My new prediction (now with the Ariza info):
Artest goes to LA
Ariza goes to Cleveland

TheMaverick · 07-02-2009, 12:38 AM

^

well sh*t

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaverick

^

well sh*t

Broussard from ESPN was on Sportscenter and said that Ariza met up with Mike Brown.

Ariza is apparently put off by the fact that LA doesn't want to offer any more than the MLE, so he's bitter and will look at other teams and maybe take a MLE from them instead.

Underdog · 07-02-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Broussard from ESPN was on Sportscenter and said that Ariza met up with Mike Brown.

Ariza is apparently put off by the fact that LA doesn't want to offer any more than the MLE, so he's bitter and will look at other teams and maybe take a MLE from them instead.

Ariza knows where his next ring/meal ticket lies...

(Stern does too!)

bigox71 · 07-02-2009, 01:09 AM

Artest to Knicks according to his twitter

12 mil.

http://twitter.com/96TruwarierQB

grndmstr_c · 07-02-2009, 01:12 AM

Is there any way to shoot people through the internet who keep reporting on what Artest is twittering?

Underdog · 07-02-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by grndmstr_c

Is there any way to shoot people through the internet who keep reporting on what Artest is twittering?

I'm working on it...

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

I'm working on it...

Just make sure you tweet about it after you're done...otherwise it's not legit.

Underdog · 07-02-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Just make sure you tweet about it after you're done...otherwise it's not legit.

I was going to put it up on my Friendster page...

grndmstr_c · 07-02-2009, 01:17 AM

F'n A! I wish one of these newbies would post something worth giving rep to.

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Underdog again.

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BGMaverick9 again.

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by grndmstr_c

F'n A! I wish one of these newbies would post something worth giving rep to.

I'm glad the 3 of us are still on here right now to talk about this jibberish. haha

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 01:34 AM

Another tweeter, Adrian Wojnarowski (better street cred), suggested that whomever doesn't get Hedo out of Portland and Toronto will throw that money at Ariza.

grndmstr_c · 07-02-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Another tweeter, Adrian Wojnarowski (better street cred), suggested that whomever doesn't get Hedo out of Portland and Toronto will throw that money at Ariza.

That's good news.

TheMaverick · 07-02-2009, 01:49 AM

So Hedo/Ariza to Portland/Toronto -- any of those combo's
Cavs front runners for Artest?

What is Dallas doing?

I hope we retain Kidd, but I don't want to blatantly overpay him.

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaverick

So Hedo/Ariza to Portland/Toronto -- any of those combo's
Cavs front runners for Artest?

What is Dallas doing?

I hope we retain Kidd, but I don't want to blatantly overpay him.

Artest is impossible to get a read on. It's the end of day 1 of FA and he's teasing people and finding different ways to promote his label or something.

Bayliss · 07-02-2009, 09:12 AM

The Mavs FO are like the nerds in Can't Buy Me Love. Sure they went to the dance, but when you just sit on the sideines and never do anything can you really say you went?

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 09:16 PM

Keepin' it in House...no more random threads!

Artest says he'll go to LA
Ariza says he'll go to...Houston?

Underdog · 07-02-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Keepin' it in House...no more random threads!

Artest says he'll go to LA
Ariza says he'll go to...Houston?

Rockets fans jumping off of bridges in this thread too...

BGMaverick9 · 07-02-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Rockets fans jumping off of bridges in this thread too...

Houston Fans:
We got Ariza, yay...?
Who the F cares, I still live in G-D Houston!

MavsFanFinley · 07-03-2009, 02:20 PM

Portland and Turkoglu strike a deal. 5 years worth around $50 million.

They have a glut they need to clear out I think.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...lu_strike_deal

grndmstr_c · 07-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Um...so maybe Turk's not going to the Blazers?

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbla...s_blazers.html

monty55555 · 07-03-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grndmstr_c

Um...so maybe Turk's not going to the Blazers?

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbla...s_blazers.html

Wow.. I'm so confused. I thought it was a done deal.

jthig32 · 07-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Apparently Toronto is going to give him more money. Good for us, Portland doesn't get stronger.

DevinHarriswillstart · 07-03-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Apparently Toronto is going to give him more money. Good for us, Portland doesn't get stronger.

Do you have a link that Toronto is back in the race for him?

Players do go for the money 9 times out of 10.

jthig32 · 07-03-2009, 09:19 PM

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Yahoo! Sports reported that Turkoglu backed out of his earlier commitment and has his sights set on Toronto. Yahoo! Sports reported that Toronto can offer Turkoglu about $6 million more than Portland, but would have to trim its roster to do it.

Link

Nowitzki4President · 07-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Hedo Turkoglu rejects Blazers, ends negotiations

Posted by Jason Quick, The Oregonian July 03, 2009 17:57PM

Categories: Breaking News
The Oregonian has learned that free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu has rejected an offer to sign with the Trail Blazers and has ended negotiations with the team.
He will leave town tomorrow morning.
More to come.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbla...s_blazers.html

Just thought this should become a thread. Now that he's rejected Portland, we want Gortat, Magic want Bass, it seems like everything has lined up perfectly for us to try a Sign and Trade with the Magic. You think we could pull it off?

What're your thoughts on the matter?

mavs777 · 07-03-2009, 10:00 PM

What kind of Deal is Turk pursuing? How would salaries match up for trade if he gets what he wants.

darkwitzki · 07-03-2009, 10:34 PM

A big possibility.. if lucky, get Anthony Parker as well..

mavs777 · 07-03-2009, 10:45 PM

It's almost like this would make too much sense to happen