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alby · 05-14-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Mark Cuban coming up on The Ticket momentarily....supposedly.

6 months...the NBA off-season kills me.

The NHL starts a full month earlier than the NBA, and only starts their playoffs a week earlier. I don't know why, but that extra month from October to November just pisses me off. We need NBA in early October, dammit. Training camp in September.

Agreed. I wish the off-season was shorter. But, aren't the NBA playoffs long enough? And you definitely can't extend the regular season to more games and/or add more time between the games. That's why the Rangers have to keep winning =]

Dirkenstien · 05-14-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Every time I hear him speak (especially with the multiple praises of Donnie and Cuban's ability to overhaul roster in just this presser) I get the distinct feeling that Carlisle is expecting some kind of "big move" this off season to improve the roster.

How could that happen without moving Josh?

I get the same feeling, Sike.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Cuban just called "the brawl" team a bunch of "knuckleheads"...I wonder if he would be against grabbing Artest?

Flacolaco · 05-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Whoa...

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:11 PM

Q: What do you say to the people who say you said you just hired Avery 2.0

A: They don't know him then...I didn't hear him (Rick) use the word "Me" the entire time....

woah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caseman · 05-14-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by twistaeffect2004

I loved the story he told about his rookie year in Boston.

Carlisle is a great communicator.

Anyone would sound great after listening to Avery for 3 years.

Flacolaco · 05-14-2008, 04:12 PM

The best part was when Rhynes shot back "Well what does that mean?"

long pause....

Cuban:<urgently> "Nothing"

fluid.forty.one · 05-14-2008, 04:12 PM

hahahahahhaa

Flacolaco · 05-14-2008, 04:12 PM

"Josh Howard, I think, is going to be back at the top of his game with something to prove"

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseman

Anyone would sound great after listening to Avery for 3 years.

they are just on differently levels of hoop talk...AJ spoke in such generalities...Carlisle has some serious depth as a basketball man.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

The best part was when Rhynes shot back "Well what does that mean?"

long pause....

Cuban:<urgently> "Nothing"

I love Cuban...that was professionally uncouth....but a pretty dang honest revelation on his personal opinion about Avery....

A bus just ran over backed up and re-ran over Avery.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Q: What do you say to the people who say you said you just hired Avery 2.0

A: They don't know him then...I didn't hear him (Rick) use the word "Me" the entire time....

woah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

everyone needs to read this over and over and realize how revealing this is on Mark's opinion of Avery...this speaks volumes.

Caseman · 05-14-2008, 04:19 PM

I know this a little off-topic, but with the recent coach changes, do you think Nash would come to Dallas after finishing his last season in Phoenix next year? By then Kidd should be done. Dirk-Nash reunited anyone?

alby · 05-14-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Q: What do you say to the people who say you said you just hired Avery 2.0

A: They don't know him then...I didn't hear him (Rick) use the word "Me" the entire time....

woah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow! and the fighting words are flying left and right.

Can you guys picture Dallas playing against Avery next season and Avery/Cuban arguing on the court disputing a call? I can seriously see it happening.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

wow! and the fighting words are flying left and right.

Can you guys picture Dallas playing against Avery next season and Avery/Cuban arguing on the court disputing a call? I can seriously see it happening.

Cuban wouldn't leave his sideline or his team's bench to argue with an opposing coach....you crazy, alby.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseman

I know this a little off-topic, but with the recent coach changes, do you think Nash would come to Dallas after finishing his last season in Phoenix next year? By then Kidd should be done. Dirk-Nash reunited anyone?

lets get younger...

alby · 05-14-2008, 04:23 PM

things I've learned in this thread:

-Avery believes Dallas will miss the playoffs next season and the only reason they made it this year is because of him.
-Cuban believes Avery is self absorbed, arrogant, and an idiot of a coach.

you learn something new everyday haha..

alby · 05-14-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Cuban wouldn't leave his sideline or his team's bench to argue with an opposing coach....you crazy, alby.

we both know it's going to happen, followed by a 500k-1million dollar fine from Stern. To be honest with you, I CAN'T WAIT!

Caseman · 05-14-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

lets get younger...

No! I want Nashy!

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alby

you learn something new everyday haha..

or in this case....two things.

DevinHarriswillstart · 05-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Mikael Pietrus has to be their top free agent target. I've been through the list and it's kinda lackluster in free agency this year. He fits exactly what Carlisle wants though, athletic, defensive, and can shoot the three. Plus he oozes with potential, especially in a different system IMO.

Caseman · 05-14-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Mikael Pietrus has to be their top free agent target. I've been through the list and it's kinda lackluster in free agency this year. He fits exactly what Carlisle wants though, athletic, defensive, and can shoot the three. Plus he oozes with potential, especially in a different system IMO.

What makes you think he won't go to the Hornets? They will be looking for a 2/3 this offseason too.

sike · 05-14-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Mikael Pietrus has to be their top free agent target. I've been through the list and it's kinda lackluster in free agency this year. He fits exactly what Carlisle wants though, athletic, defensive, and can shoot the three. Plus he oozes with potential, especially in a different system IMO.

MP has been a name of interest for a couple off seasons now...and Nellie has proven that he will not make him a focal point. So are we unwise automatically assume that Nellie is wrong in his assessment of MP and that he is really a much better player than the playing time he gets in GS?

MP would probably not be a big enough splash...not the kind of move I think Carlisle is expecting.

Caseman · 05-14-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

MP has been a name of interest for a couple off seasons now...and Nellie has proven that he will not make him a focal point. So are we unwise automatically assume that Nellie is wrong in his assessment of MP and that he is really a much better player than the playing time he gets in GS?

MP would probably not be a big enough splash...not the kind of move I think Carlisle is expecting.

Why do you think he is expecting a splash? He's said nothing, but tweaks. Unless you've mutated abilities to read minds or forsee the future, what are you talking about?

sike · 05-14-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseman

Why do you think he is expecting a splash? He's said nothing, but tweaks. Unless you've mutated abilities to read minds or forsee the future, what are you talking about?

I listen well and understand subtly. No joking.

But I don't think you need to be a genius or soothsayer to hear that Carlisle is expecting some roster overhaul. He has said several times this roster will be shuffled this off season. But in saying that, he has also been (understandably so) supportive of Josh Howard.

Windmill360 · 05-14-2008, 05:07 PM

I'm not going to be 'inspired' by anything until we get to the Finals again.

It's much too often that these 'inspirations' and 'hopes' for a great season lead to another letdown.

ty · 05-14-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

I wish this guy would stop mentioning Larry Bird....Dirk is not Larry Bird

Dirk is better.

LonghornDub · 05-14-2008, 06:09 PM

I'm fairly convinced that Josh will be back, at this point. Not saying I am fully on board with that, but it seems like it'll happen. I don't agree that Carlisle is expecting any major overhauls--just filling the 8th-15th slots.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-14-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

MP has been a name of interest for a couple off seasons now...and Nellie has proven that he will not make him a focal point. So are we unwise automatically assume that Nellie is wrong in his assessment of MP and that he is really a much better player than the playing time he gets in GS?

MP would probably not be a big enough splash...not the kind of move I think Carlisle is expecting.

I'd love to get Pietrus here as a sixth man, just to make is quicker and more potent offensively. But yeah, I agree, that can't be our biggest offseason acquisition.

sike · 05-14-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

I'm fairly convinced that Josh will be back, at this point. Not saying I am fully on board with that, but it seems like it'll happen. I don't agree that Carlisle is expecting any major overhauls--just filling the 8th-15th slots.

Its a bet (albeit a weak one with nothing on the line)...I say something will happen to bring in a player who could be considered an "impact player"...and you do not. (8-15 is not impact in this bet)

do we have said bet?

Thespiralgoeson · 05-14-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Its a bet (albeit a weak one with nothing on the line)...I say something will happen to bring in a player who could be considered an "impact player"...and you do not. (8-15 is not impact in this bet)

do we have said bet?

I will be downright shocked if there isn't a move made for an "impact player" this offseason.

sike · 05-14-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

I will be downright shocked if there isn't a move made for an "impact player" this offseason.

that is because you and I are almost always on the same track, spiral.

jthig32 · 05-14-2008, 06:20 PM

Between the Q&A with Mavs.com, the interview with Galloway and the press conference today, I don't think there's any way Carlisle expects this top 7 to remain the same.

Whether he expects a major trade is up for debate. But the numerous times he talked about the possiblilities of roster turnover, the ability of Cuban and Donnie to remake the roster on the fly, etc etc, I think it's clear he expects impactful players to be aquired this offseason.

Locked_Up_Tonight · 05-14-2008, 06:20 PM

Someone explain the story about him being a rookie in Boston.

LonghornDub · 05-14-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

Its a bet (albeit a weak one with nothing on the line)...I say something will happen to bring in a player who could be considered an "impact player"...and you do not. (8-15 is not impact in this bet)

do we have said bet?

No, we don't have a bet, because we could potentially get an impact player without trading Josh.

My only assertion is that Josh will be here. If you want to bet on THAT, I'll accept.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-14-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

that is because you and I are almost always on the same track, spiral.

Word!

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

jthig32 · 05-14-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Locked_Up_Tonight

Someone explain the story about him being a rookie in Boston.

I would imagine it's in here.

Link

sike · 05-14-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

My only assertion is that Josh will be here. If you want to bet on THAT, I'll accept.

*How quickly we forget*...

uh...that was clearly not your only assertion: "I don't agree that Carlisle is expecting any major overhauls--just filling the 8th-15th slots."

suck it, sucker.

Kidd Karma · 05-14-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sike

I listen well and understand subtly. No joking.

But I don't think you need to be a genius or soothsayer to hear that Carlisle is expecting some roster overhaul. He has said several times this roster will be shuffled this off season. But in saying that, he has also been (understandably so) supportive of Josh Howard.

JHO had a tough season, any props he can get from the higher ups, will drive up his value. Cuban isn't going to come out and say this guy sucks and we're going to trade him, he won't say anything until the player/coach is gone from his duties for his team. It's a wait and see on how things go. Terry's making 9 million, Stack 7 million, combined that's 16 million salary, so there's a way to make a splash without moving Howard, but aside from Dirk, I think the entire team is tradeable for the right pieces.

sike · 05-14-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Word!

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

dang it...we're too in love for our own good!