This Season's Roster Outlook

[FreshJive]

@espn_macmahon: LaMarcus Aldridge buzz has started, but another potential Mavs prime summer target: DeAndre Jordan, who has made it known he's interested.

[Dirk's Knee]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

@espn_macmahon: LaMarcus Aldridge buzz has started, but another potential Mavs prime summer target: DeAndre Jordan, who has made it known he's interested.

As long as Jordan gets in here and starts working on free throws immediately. And I'd guess that means Chandler is gone or signing small money to come off the bench.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Dirk's Knee

As long as Jordan gets in here and starts working on free throws immediately. And I'd guess that means Chandler is gone or signing small money to come off the bench.

I hate to say this because I love the guy, but Chandler ended up being fairly pedestrian for us in the playoffs... I don't know if it's because the lack of depth at center all season burned him out, or because Dwight was too much for him to handle, or just because our team defense was so awful that it nullified his greatest strengths, but he didn't really do any one thing well in this series. Considering his performance and his age, I'm not sure if I'm interested in bringing him back unless it's at a discount.

[Dirk's Knee]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I hate to say this because I love the guy, but Chandler ended up being fairly pedestrian for us in the playoffs... I don't know if it's because the lack of depth at center all season burned him out, or because Dwight was too much for him to handle, or just because our team defense was so awful that it nullified his greatest strengths, but he didn't really do any one thing well in this series. Considering his performance and his age, I'm not sure if I'm interested in bringing him back unless it's at a discount.

I'm not against replacing TC. He was totally out matched not only against Howard but really any of the better C's in the league. For all the talk of needing a better PG to compete, IMHO it was really our post play which killed us in the playoffs. Whoever we have starting at C next season, it would be wise to have a real backup option which RC will play consistent minutes.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Dirk's Knee

I'm not against replacing TC. He was totally out matched not only against Howard but really any of the better C's in the league. For all the talk of needing a better PG to compete, IMHO it was really our post play which killed us in the playoffs. Whoever we have starting at C next season, it would be wise to have a real backup option which RC will play consistent minutes.

Or, you know, just find a center who doesn't have to severely limit their minutes because they're old. The need for a solid backup is diminished when you have a guy who can play 36 MPG... It's seriously time for the Mavericks to start getting younger.

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

@espn_macmahon: LaMarcus Aldridge buzz has started, but another potential Mavs prime summer target: DeAndre Jordan, who has made it known he's interested.

Sounds like DJ is just playing us to up his mkt value. Why would he want to leave the Clippers, who are better, younger, have a perfect point guard for him, and can pay him much more than we can? Doesn't make any sense.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Wang Zhi Zhi

Sounds like DJ is just playing us to up his mkt value. Why would he want to leave the Clippers, who are better, younger, have a perfect point guard for him, and can pay him much more than we can? Doesn't make any sense.

If the Clips are ousted in the First Round after taking a 2-0 lead I could see them not paying DJ.

Edit: Sign the beast! Can never have a big enough center. Except maybe Shawn Bradley.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by tap2390

If the Clips are ousted in the First Round after taking a 2-0 lead I could see them not paying DJ.

Edit: Sign the beast! Can never have a big enough center. Except maybe Shawn Bradley.

didnt happen. Almost did though

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

didnt happen. Almost did though

Wow you're absolutely right. Built that narrative in my head. Time for a vaca.

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by Wang Zhi Zhi

Sounds like DJ is just playing us to up his mkt value. Why would he want to leave the Clippers, who are better, younger, have a perfect point guard for him, and can pay him much more than we can? Doesn't make any sense.

This was my first thought, but he is from Houston and went to Texas A and M. He is also supposedly very religious, so maybe LA the city isn't the draw that it is for most players. I mean he did choose to go to Texas A M.

[Kidd Karma]

Originally Posted by Wang Zhi Zhi

Sounds like DJ is just playing us to up his mkt value. Why would he want to leave the Clippers, who are better, younger, have a perfect point guard for him, and can pay him much more than we can? Doesn't make any sense.

Exactly what I'm thinking as well. LAC knows the free throw handicap and are they willing to break the bank....maybe if someone else is willing to pony up....they might. It's a nice seed thrown out by his agent.

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by Wang Zhi Zhi

Sounds like DJ is just playing us to up his mkt value. Why would he want to leave the Clippers, who are better, younger, have a perfect point guard for him, and can pay him much more than we can? Doesn't make any sense.

Well, one example: there's an annoyance there that's likely not going away in the near future.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Well, one example: there's an annoyance there that's likely not going away in the near future.

Love the tease but all in all Im still skeptical Mavs can pull it off. Hesitant after all the misses. Sucks the Spurs couldnt finish them off last night.

[BGMaverick9]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Love the tease but all in all Im still skeptical Mavs can pull it off. Hesitant after all the misses. Sucks the Spurs couldnt finish them off last night.

The odds are dramatically better than LMA coming to Dallas. That said, it's still not a given.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

The odds are dramatically better than LMA coming to Dallas. That said, it's still not a given.

Gotcha. I'll aboard the Jordan train if I have to

[rmacomic]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

Well, one example: there's an annoyance there that's likely not going away in the near future.

The annoyance? Matt Barnes?

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by rmacomic

The annoyance? Matt Barnes?

My list of clipper annoyances are

Chris Paul
doc rivers
Austin rivers
Matt Barnes
Blake griffin
Redick (recently turned into a flopper)