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BGMaverick9 · 07-16-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

So we should probably have our roster figured out by the end of the week, if not sooner?

I believe you've gotten your answer...

Bayliss · 07-16-2012, 10:10 PM

Really? **gets goosebumps** Really?

I know he is kind of forgotten in Memphis but dayum if this is true the Mavs got a helluva player.

fluid.forty.one · 07-16-2012, 10:10 PM

Well.. there's our 2 guard.

Cuban and Donnie always finds a way to make old threads look dumb. They did a helluva job.

OneLove22 · 07-16-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayliss

Really? **gets goosebumps** Really?

I know he is kind of forgotten in Memphis but dayum if this is true the Mavs got a helluva player.

Indeed we did.

We got ourselves a young 2 who can score and create his own shot. Just what the doctor ordered.

fluid.forty.one · 07-16-2012, 10:14 PM

Trade Roddy if you can.. fill out that bench.

bigcat · 07-16-2012, 10:14 PM

holy cow...

Rick41 · 07-16-2012, 10:17 PM

Mayoooooooooo-naise!

BGMaverick9 · 07-16-2012, 10:23 PM

My source is awesome. I guess they decided this was too good to pass up vs the alternative to the unknown with amnesties.

OneLove22 · 07-16-2012, 10:53 PM

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...llas-mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks and shooting guard O.J. Mayo have agreed to a multiyear deal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Well, looks like it was a multi-year deal.

LonghornDub · 07-16-2012, 11:49 PM

Kaman
Dirk
Marion
Mayo
Collison

That is a really, really good starting lineup. Not Heat good, or Thunder good, but very good.

And it doesn't account for guys like Brand on the bench who are easily starting caliber still.

chumdawg · 07-16-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

So, we finally have some movement, and things are starting to take shape.

Here's our current roster:

Kaman/Wright
Dirk
Marion/Carter
Dahnta Jones/Roddy
Collison/Dom Jones/Cunningham

We have two second rounders that may make the team:

Crowder - seems like a perfect fit at PF/SF
Bernard James - Would they really leave a 27y/o in Frisco all year?

So that's 10 on the roster, and 2 on the fringe.

Brand is a perfect fit at PF/C.

I'm starting to question Delonte's fit with Jones and Collison on the team. Almost feels like a shooter would be a better fit. Collison and Roddy are already waterbug types that are going to specialize in getting into the lane.

What would you guys do with the open spots? Do you put both the second rounders on the team if they look promising? Are my concerns with Delonte unfounded?

It's time to reset this.

We now have, if I'm not mistaken:

Kaman - Wright
Dirk - Brand
Marion - Carter
Mayo - Jones - Jones - Cunningham
Collison - Beaubois

That's 12 guaranteed, if Cunningham is a guarantee. And the beast that is Crowder can't be kept off this roster. That makes 13. We get to go 15, right? So, if we keep Sergeant James then we are at 14, with one bullet (the room exception) left to fire. Right? If so, do we just sign Delonte and call it a summer?

jthig32 · 07-17-2012, 12:01 AM

Early reports from Summer League have James being far from ready. Maybe they leave him off the roster and let him play a year in the DLeague.

I've wondered before if you can really sink a year with a 27 y/o, but I'm really starting to the think that the Mavs need another true center. It won't be someone in the regular rotation, but with Brand and Wright rounding out the center core right now, I feel like someone with some serious height and bulk might be necessary for emergencies.

chumdawg · 07-17-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Early reports from Summer League have James being far from ready. Maybe they leave him off the roster and let him play a year in the DLeague.

I've wondered before if you can really sink a year with a 27 y/o, but I'm really starting to the think that the Mavs need another true center. It won't be someone in the regular rotation, but with Brand and Wright rounding out the center core right now, I feel like someone with some serious height and bulk might be necessary for emergencies.

I doubt they drafted him with the idea that he would be a rotation player right away. His age doesn't really bother me, for what they invested in him. If he takes three years to develop, you probably still have five good years left in him, and maybe more. In other words, I agree with you that he likely won't have a spot on the 15-man.

As for someone to take his place...not the kind of player you are talking about, but how about Cardinal?

BGMaverick9 · 07-17-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Early reports from Summer League have James being far from ready. Maybe they leave him off the roster and let him play a year in the DLeague.

I've wondered before if you can really sink a year with a 27 y/o, but I'm really starting to the think that the Mavs need another true center. It won't be someone in the regular rotation, but with Brand and Wright rounding out the center core right now, I feel like someone with some serious height and bulk might be necessary for emergencies.

I don't think Bernard is ready. There's just something that isn't right. It's probably that the game is still relatively new to him. I pegged him as a D-Leaguer right from the jump.

jthig32 · 07-17-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

I don't think Bernard is ready. There's just something that isn't right. It's probably that the game is still relatively new to him. I pegged him as a D-Leaguer right from the jump.

Yeah, but a DLeaguer on the roster or off?

I wonder if Pryzbilla wants to come here and play sparingly.

sike · 07-17-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

I wonder if Pryzbilla wants to come here and play sparingly.

Is he free? If so, nothing at all wrong with JP as a 3rd string Center...

BGMaverick9 · 07-17-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Yeah, but a DLeaguer on the roster or off?

I wonder if Pryzbilla wants to come here and play sparingly.

That's the question.
The vanilla gorilla has been linked to Dallas for a season or two. He'd come on the cheap. He's always good to goon up a situation.

alby · 07-17-2012, 12:20 AM

It's awesome how we are currently discussing the Mavs' potential 4th center. It's been a good two weeks, eh?

twelli · 07-17-2012, 01:36 AM

We got younger and we got better in the post. On paper this looks good. Chemistry-wise? No idea how this will work out. This is a whole new team. Lots of potential for conflicts over playing time, shot distribution, etc. Hope they just play and follow Dirk's quiet lead. Delonte would be great for locker-room spirit. Oh, and could we add a sharp-shooter like Novak, please?

sike · 07-17-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by twelli

Oh, and could we add a sharp-shooter like Novak, please?

I hear Dojo's been working hard....

markus1234 · 07-17-2012, 08:01 AM

Lol this team might be even better than 2011.

I'd love to hear what Barkley thinks about our current roster. Young athletic, explosive backcourt and a big, experienced front court. Barkley should love it.

Can't wait to beat NJ, BOS and NY...

sike · 07-17-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by markus1234

I'd love to hear what Barkley thinks about our current roster. Young athletic, explosive backcourt and a big, experienced front court. Barkley should love it.

Where did Father Time go, Chuck? Is he at a Weight Watchers Meeting??

Julius · 07-17-2012, 08:29 AM

Its possible to get Calderon, right? And you still can sign West, right? Would love that to happen.

Then we would have:

Collison/Calderon/Do.Jones/Roddy
Mayo/West/Cunningham
Marion/Carter/Da.Jones
Dirk/Brand/Crowder
Kaman/Wright/James

Thats one player too much, so Roddy or DoJo have to go and maybe you can release James and add someone like Pryziblla.

So, in my perfect world:

Collison/Calderon/Roddy or DoJo
Mayo/West/Cunningham
Marion/Carter/Da.Jones
Dirk/Brand/Crowder
Kaman/Wright/a Center

I would keep Roddy, he has shown that he can score in this league

Murphy3 · 07-17-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

Trade Roddy if you can.. fill out that bench.

There's not much bench to fill out.

sike · 07-17-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

There's not much bench to fill out.

Indeed. MBT been doing work.

sike · 07-17-2012, 10:09 AM

Donnie on with Ben and Skin…

Donnie said they were do all they can to be a “contender” this season. I thought this was very interesting and in stark contrast to the “maybe we’ll be young and athletic” comments he made after losing DWill.

Donnie (of course) again mentioned that they are planning on being “players” in next off season as well.

Donnie said Mayo is “penciled in” as the starting shooting guard.

Donnie said he is a team guy. Who didn’t complain about taking on a bench role. He said they got great reports from the Memphis FO about Mayo’s attitude.

“We’re different & we’re versatile”

DWest is still in the plans “We’re still filling out the roster”

markus1234 · 07-17-2012, 10:13 AM

From "playoff contender" to "contender"

LonghornDub · 07-17-2012, 10:23 AM

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

Ninkobei · 07-17-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

He writes for the Dallas Cowboys, and his show on the Ticket got canceled because it gave people cancer. This is to be expected.

sike · 07-17-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

Plus he looks like Lawrence Fishburn's smushed creepy cousin.

Murphy3 · 07-17-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

I'm antisocial....

sike · 07-17-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

I'm antisocial....

Are you "incredibly weird"? Are you JJT?

saclare · 07-17-2012, 10:34 AM

JJT is one of the worst sports writers I have come across. His supposed strength is the Dallas Cowboys, yet he still sucks at covering them, as well.

Murphy3 · 07-17-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sike

Are you "incredibly weird"? Are you JJT?

No..not incredibly weird. I do have social anxiety disorder and I'm often ill-tempered. I suppose I could be a writer... like for DMN or Hoopsworld..

iella · 07-17-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

Dirk won a championship in 2011 without another superstar playing alongside him, so it makes perfect sense that the Mavs won't be contenders until Dirk gets a superstar to play alongside.

saclare · 07-17-2012, 10:39 AM

I think they close out the offseason moves by signing Delonte with the exception.

My prediction, if healthy, this team contends for the 4th seed. No less than a 6th.

Underdog · 07-17-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

JJT is such a hack.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nba/story/...-excited-about

And not only is he a hack, I have it on good authority that he's just an incredibly weird, antisocial dude.

Check out the comments section...

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Can we flag this article?

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"Elton Brand and Chris Kaman double-teamed my wife in 2007 in Los Angeles....."

-JJT

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Some village has lost its idiot.

DevinHarriswillstart · 07-17-2012, 10:54 AM

lol to the JJT jokes. The key is not to read anything with his name attached to it.

BGMaverick9 · 07-17-2012, 11:02 AM

Unless I'm working or playing basketball, I'm fairly antisocial as well. I at least I tell myself I am to mask my loser lifestyle, haha.

Murphy3 · 07-17-2012, 11:06 AM

JJT is a vagina...

That statement was handcrafted just for Iella... free or charge. Isn't it fun to be able to laugh a little?