Butler/Haywood/Stevenson to the Mavs!!

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I think the thing I most like about this deal is: 1) we immediately solidify our 5 spot with Haywood and 2) we retain our flexibility this summer for the FA bonanza. Both Butler and Stevenson become expirings next year and I think most around the league look at Butler as a talent upgrade over Howard.

When you get into S&T possibilities this summer, you have to think that a Butler/Damp combo with a pick and/or Roddy looks much more palatable than a Howard/Damp combo just because of Howard's warts.