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Underdog · 06-30-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EastTxMFFL

Until we get our first big fish I'm always assuming no one will actually come to Dallas. It's such a frustrating situation the Mavs are in these days.

But the difference is that we're going after Tier 2 players like Whiteside, Conley and Batum instead of Tier 1 players like Durant. LeBron and Horford... Not sure if it will pan out, but it's not exactly the same situation as the last 4 summers. The Mavs seem to be playing it smarter this year.

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 07:42 PM

@WojVerticalNBA: Sources on @TheVertical. Dallas Mavericks emerging as a frontrunner for Miami free agent center Hassan Whiteside. Heat's lost ground on him.

EastTxMFFL · 06-30-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

But the difference is that we're going after Tier 2 players like Whiteside, Conley and Batum instead of Tier 1 players like Durant. LeBron and Horford... Not sure if it will pan out, but it's not exactly the same situation as the last 4 summers. The Mavs seem to be playing it smarter this year.

At this point players like Whiteside and Conley are big fish for Dallas. We need to get young guys like them to make the roster more attractive for future free agents but I'm fully resigned to the strong possibility Dallas will be stuck on that mediocre treadmill until after Dirk leaves and the rebuild from the ground up begins.

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EastTxMFFL

At this point players like Whiteside and Conley are big fish for Dallas. We need to get young guys like them to make the roster more attractive for future free agents but I'm fully resigned to the strong possibility Dallas will be stuck on that mediocre treadmill until after Dirk leaves and the rebuild from the ground up begins.

I completely understand shielding your tender MFFL heart from further disappointment, but it feels like we're at a breaking point here -- either the Mavs land some players, or Dirk walks... Resolution is right around the corner.

sefant77 · 06-30-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

But the difference is that we're going after Tier 2 players like Whiteside, Conley and Batum instead of Tier 1 players like Durant. LeBron and Horford... Not sure if it will pan out, but it's not exactly the same situation as the last 4 summers. The Mavs seem to be playing it smarter this year.

I consider a 30 year old Horford tier 2 too.

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

@WojVerticalNBA: Sources on @TheVertical. Dallas Mavericks emerging as a frontrunner for Miami free agent center Hassan Whiteside. Heat's lost ground on him.

Damn you hope...

mac222b · 06-30-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

@WojVerticalNBA: Sources on @TheVertical. Dallas Mavericks emerging as a frontrunner for Miami free agent center Hassan Whiteside. Heat's lost ground on him.

Damn man I'll be ecstatic if we land Whiteside. Looking good.

yahyes · 06-30-2016, 09:43 PM

Mavs ground is we have cap that isn't in a cluster like miami. I don't know if miami's cap is as bad as the lakers. But I heard it's kind of off. Hence why Wade called us.

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 09:55 PM

I'm sure the Mavs are hoping for a yes on Whiteside and bring him to the Conley meeting.

EricaLubarsky · 06-30-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I'm sure the Mavs are hoping for a yes on Whiteside and bring him to the Conley meeting.

Can we? Isn't there a moratorium until the 7th.

Personally think Matthews is the best guy to speak wth Conley. Both guys are high-drive, high-character guys.

EricaLubarsky · 06-30-2016, 10:15 PM

46 min

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Can we? Isn't there a moratorium until the 7th.

Personally think Matthews is the best guy to speak wth Conley. Both guys are high-drive, high-character guys.

Didn't Tyson help try and recruit LA to Phoenix during the moratorium last offseason?

EricaLubarsky · 06-30-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Didn't Tyson help try and recruit LA to Phoenix during the moratorium last offseason?

I honestly don't know. I'm curious

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 10:28 PM

Chuck Cooperstein ‏@coopmavs 1h1 hour ago
Chuck Cooperstein Retweeted Evan Godwin
It appears they're getting Whiteside. Would be moot point. They liked him about five years ago. Not so much now

He was responding to a twit about AL Jefferson...but appears to be getting Whiteside before meeting with him?

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 10:35 PM

@DragonflyJonez:

Whiteside:Mavs bout to max me
Riley: So what you gonna do Hassan? You gonna run? Instead of being a MAN? Huh?You gonna-
Whiteside:*hangs up*

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Chuck Cooperstein Retweeted Evan Godwin
It appears they're getting Whiteside. Would be moot point. They liked him about five years ago. Not so much now

wat?

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

wat?

Missing context... Translation:

Guy: Do the Mavs have an interest in Al Jefferson?

Coop: It appears they're getting Whiteside. Would be moot point. They liked [Jefferson] about five years ago. Not so much now

EastTxMFFL · 06-30-2016, 10:52 PM

.@WojVerticalNBA : Hassan Whiteside focused on Heat and Mavericks. Decision could come shortly after midnight.

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Missing context... Translation:

Guy: Do the Mavs have an interest in Al Jefferson?

Coop: It appears they're getting Whiteside. Would be moot point. They liked [Jefferson] about five years ago. Not so much now

Ah ok. That makes a lot more sense.

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EastTxMFFL

.@WojVerticalNBA : Hassan Whiteside focused on Heat and Mavericks. Decision could come shortly after midnight.

That bodes VERY well for the Mavs. Holy crap, I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Mavs actually have the best shot now.

MavzMan · 06-30-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EastTxMFFL

At this point players like Whiteside and Conley are big fish for Dallas. We need to get young guys like them to make the roster more attractive for future free agents but I'm fully resigned to the strong possibility Dallas will be stuck on that mediocre treadmill until after Dirk leaves and the rebuild from the ground up begins.

You do realize that Whiteside is 27 and Conley is 28. Yes, they are younger than Dirk and Duncan, but I wouldn't call them young guys either. Player-wise, they should be hitting their max career potential right now and declining in the next 2-3 years.

But yeah, if they are willing to come here ... sign 'em up.

FreshJive · 06-30-2016, 10:58 PM

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 1m 1 minute ago
Congrats in advance to the Warriors, Mavs, Celtics and Bucks.

FreshJive · 06-30-2016, 10:59 PM

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 4m4 minutes ago
(I'm just kidding - I don't know what's going to happen.)

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshJive

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 1m 1 minute ago
Congrats in advance to the Warriors, Mavs, Celtics and Bucks.

@BillSimmons:
I think half of these will be right...

KD GS
Barnes Philly
Conley Mavs
Whiteside Mavs
Horford Bos
Wade Bucks
Noah NY
Parsons LAL

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

@BillSimmons:
I think half of these will be right...

KD GS
Barnes Philly
Conley Mavs
Whiteside Mavs
Horford Bos
Wade Bucks
Noah NY
Parsons LAL

Simmons must be drunk. I'd say the odds of Durant going leaving OKC are about 5% at best.

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Simmons must be drunk. I'd say the odds of Durant going leaving OKC are about 5% at best.

I'd say the odds of Simmons NOT being drunk are about 5% at best.

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Ah ok. That makes a lot more sense.

Yeah sorry, he was replying to someone asking about Al Jefferson, but I was shocked when he said it looks like we are getting Whiteside.

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

I'd say the odds of Simmons NOT being drunk are about 5% at best.

Must spread rep.

EastTxMFFL · 06-30-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MavzMan

You do realize that Whiteside is 27 and Conley is 28. Yes, they are younger than Dirk and Duncan, but I wouldn't call them young guys either. Player-wise, they should be hitting their max career potential right now and declining in the next 2-3 years.

But yeah, if they are willing to come here ... sign 'em up.

Yep I'm aware. Thing is that's about the age upper tier free agents hit the unrestricted market. It's incredibly rare to see highly coveted players available to everyone before then but yea definitely sign em up if they want to be a Mav.

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 11:10 PM

DAMMIT, TWITTER

sefant77 · 06-30-2016, 11:10 PM

Marc Stein ‏@NBASteinLine 5m5 minutes ago

Sources tell ESPN that the Mavericks and Hassan Whiteside have agreed to a five-year, $130 mil max with player option after Year 4

sefant77 · 06-30-2016, 11:11 PM

we cant give five years...

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 11:13 PM

Yeah...don't get the 5 years part...but Coop retwitted it so it has to be legit right?

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-30-2016, 11:14 PM

Nope, fake. Everyone calm down.

sefant77 · 06-30-2016, 11:14 PM

ah...the stein account is fake

its espnsteinline, not nbasteinline. same crap with all the fake Woj-Accounts

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 11:15 PM

I'm looking at Marc Stein's twitter page right now and don't see anything other than the Mavs have a meeting with Whiteside at midnight.

Underdog · 06-30-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Yeah...don't get the 5 years part...but Coop retwitted it so it has to be legit right?

To be fair, the guy had Stein's pic and @NBASteinLine is pretty close to his @ESPNSteinLine -- nobody was reading the details before they retweeted.

Thespiralgoeson · 06-30-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

To be fair, the guy had Stein's pic and @NBASteinLine is pretty close to his @ESPNSteinLine -- nobody was reading the details before they retweeted.

Whoever that douche is, he's a master in the art of trolling.

Bryan_Wilson · 06-30-2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Marc Stein ‏@NBASteinLine 5m5 minutes ago

Sources tell ESPN that the Mavericks and Hassan Whiteside have agreed to a five-year, $130 mil max with player option after Year 4

sefant77 · 06-30-2016, 11:19 PM

Aldridge just fell for the fake account too....rofl