Stack for Maggette? - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

spreedom · 11-24-2008, 07:49 PM

per Hoopshype:

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In case you're wondering why the Golden State Warriors are stockpiling swing players (and why wouldn't you be wondering?) get ready for the next major move. The Warriors didn't exactly have Corey Maggette on their short list when they approached free agency 2008, but when the time came for them to use their cash he was simply the best name left.

The thinking was that they could keep him until December 15th, when he will be eligible to be traded, and make a better move at that time. Given that the Warriors recently locked up Stephen Jackson long-term, which they weren't sure they'd be able to do, it seems more and more likely that Maggette will be the one who gets the Warriors the point guard they need.

So who will it be?

One possiblity might be the Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry. The Clippers were close to making a Maggette-for-Terry swap last summer, but it was killed by ownership. Terry, of course, is intimately familiar with the Don Nelson system, and is among the best scoring point guards in the league. The Mavericks would hate to give up Jet, but they desperately need a two who can create his own shot. Maggette would immediately start and improve the starting lineup drastically.

The Mavericks could also swap Jerry Stackhouse for Maggette straight up. Stackhouse was a favorite of Nellie's, as well, and represents not only a potential ending contract but also a person who could move to the coaching staff next season. That was the long-term plan in Dallas when Nellie was the coach there.

It may seem to be a stretch that the Warriors and Mavericks get anything done. The bad blood between Mark Cuban and Nellie has been well-documented, but perhaps Donnie Nelson, GM of Mavericks, could help smooth things over if it means making a deal that drastically helps both teams.

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I'd obviously prefer to see the Stack/Maggette swap take place, as I think our need for depth at the point guard position is becoming more and more obvious as days go on, and Terry might just have to be the answer for that.

Stranger · 11-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Maggette's having a bad year so far in Golden State, shooting only 38% (but still getting to the line and scoring a healthy 17.2 ppg). But unless they are simply trying to dump salary, I don't think he can be had for Jerry Stackhouse and his abyssmal 29% shooting.

jthig32 · 11-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Neither of those makes any sense, to me. The Warriors just acquired Crawford, and Ellis will be back at some point. Those are both smallish combo guards. Not sure what they would need with Terry.

And are we really supposed to believe that the Warriors just want a do-over on the Maggette signing to the point that they would trade him for an expiring? Surely not.

Dirkenstien · 11-24-2008, 08:10 PM

Why does the author even mention the Clippers considering trading Maggette for Terry? It's really an entirely different situation now that he's with GS.

FreshJive · 11-24-2008, 08:14 PM

In addition to what Jthig said, Terry barely played for Nellie and so did Stackhouse. This guy is completely making things up.

spreedom · 11-24-2008, 08:36 PM

Obviously complete speculation... but if the Mullin regime is really coming to an end, it's entirely possible that they might be looking to unload a hefty contract or two... it will be interesting to see what happens; that's for sure. I hope we can get in on it if they're really looking at moving Maggette.

ghazi · 11-24-2008, 08:36 PM

Maggette had a career year last year, got a fat contract, and now is shooting 38%... hhmmm.

jthig32 · 11-24-2008, 09:00 PM

Maggette's an undisciplined player playing for an undisciplined coach. Put him in a system where he's not allowed to chuck it up whenever he wants and he'll probably go back to attacking the rim and taking better shots.

Plus I'd expect his percentage to go back up as the season goes along even with the Warriors.

I'd be all over bring in a player like him.

muzak · 11-24-2008, 11:46 PM

stack for maggette seems too good to be true.

FreshJive · 11-25-2008, 12:03 AM

Maggette is one of the most overated players in the nba. I hope he improves because I like the warriors, but he was a waste of money for them. They still won't trade him for Terry or Stack.

BGMaverick9 · 11-25-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Maggette's an undisciplined player playing for an undisciplined coach. Put him in a system where he's not allowed to chuck it up whenever he wants and he'll probably go back to attacking the rim and taking better shots.

Plus I'd expect his percentage to go back up as the season goes along even with the Warriors.

I'd be all over bring in a player like him.

I was in favor of him in the offseason. Maggette and Mike Miller were my guys. Different types of scoring when you look at the two of them, but they both fill a need for the roster. He doesn't fit the apparent mold we're going for though, with his new contract...the 2010 plan.

I can't imagine it's THAT easy for Maggette, yeah just give us Stack and we're all good!

That just makes the management in GS sound terrible when you read that first part of the hoopshype article. "We've got money burning in our wallet...I dunno if he fits a legit need, but he's the biggest name left, let's go get him! Um, nevermind we can keep our own guy, so let's take care of this buyers remorse."

Kidd Karma · 11-25-2008, 02:01 AM

It'd have to Terry.

Underdog · 11-25-2008, 10:22 AM

Maggette-for-Stack is so impossible that if it was going to happen, it would have already happened...

I could see him working as part of a package (with Bass or George) but not 1-for-1...