Mavs trade for Dominque Jones - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

CadBane · 06-24-2010, 11:35 PM

DALLAS (AP)—The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Dominique Jones from Memphis after the Grizzlies took him with the 25th pick in the NBA draft.

The Mavericks used cash to pry Jones from Memphis, which had two other first-round picks. Dallas still had the 50th overall pick Thursday night.

The amount of money was not immediately disclosed, but likely was around the league’s $3 million maximum.

Jones is a 6-foot-5, 216-pound guard who left South Florida after his junior year. He was a first-team All-Big East selection, averaging 21.4 points per game last season.

Team owner Mark Cuban tweeted: “We tried to trade into the top20 to get (Jones), got lucky to get him 25.”

sefant77 · 06-24-2010, 11:40 PM

http://www.dallas-mavs.com/vb/showth...30#post1105330

CadBane · 06-24-2010, 11:43 PM

He's now a Mav, ergo this belongs HERE, not the Trade & Draft board.

nowhereman · 06-24-2010, 11:50 PM

First impressions:

- Damn, thats ugly footwork on his jumpshot. What's with the heel-click? This guy is gonna need some shot doctoring.

- It's really good to have a guy with one quality skill. Especially when that skill is penetration, on a team that doesn't really have a lot of guys that can do that.

- Nice to hear he has good character. That's vital for his long-term prospects.

- He's considered perhaps the most NBA ready guy in the draft. It would be good to have him contribute immediately if he can indeed provide some sort of spark.

- What does this mean for Terry/Butler/Roddy B? Is this an insurance pick in anticipation of trying to swing a big deal this summer?

He reminds me a little of antoine wright.

CadBane · 06-24-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nowhereman

He reminds me a little of antoine wright.

sefant77 · 06-24-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CadBane

He's now a Mav, ergo this belongs HERE, not the Trade & Draft board.

Did you even read the other thread before opening this one? Its written there that the mods should move the thread to here, so it will be done the next hours. It includes all informations, first postings etc so whats the sense to open a new useless thread with barely informations just because the other one is for now in the wrong section? So we can post everything double?

clutch#41 · 06-25-2010, 12:05 AM

i dont understand why we traded the no.50 pick.. A center who most had going in rd 1 and what seemed like a steal for us!! doesnt make sense to me........ can someone explain?

BGMaverick9 · 06-25-2010, 12:13 AM

The nickname I see consistently so far is DoJo

The funny one, for the Carlisle haters, FreeDom

CadBane · 06-25-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Did you even read the other thread before opening this one? Its written there that the mods should move the thread to here, so it will be done the next hours. It includes all informations, first postings etc so whats the sense to open a new useless thread with barely informations just because the other one is for now in the wrong section? So we can post everything double?

Shut up Meg.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

The nickname I see consistently so far is DoJo

"Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"
"Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"
"Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"

(nah, I don't see it...)

BGMaverick9 · 06-25-2010, 12:25 AM

if the merge never happens...
http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/

FINtastic · 06-25-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

"Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"
"Pain does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"
"Defeat does not exist in this dojo, does it?"
"NO, SENSEI!"

(nah, I don't see it...)

Bow to your sensei!

EricaLubarsky · 06-25-2010, 01:05 AM

Break the wrist. Walk away.
Break the wrist. Walk away.

sefant77 · 06-25-2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CadBane

Shut up Meg.

Quality answer.

sike · 06-25-2010, 07:56 AM

So what does this acquisition mean? Is Jones just another guy getting stashed on the DLeague squad or does he have enough game to help pus a guy like Terry out the door?

fill me in.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sike

So what does this acquisition mean? Is Jones just another guy getting stashed on the DLeague squad or does he have enough game to help pus a guy like Terry out the door?

fill me in.

One thought that crossed my mind: maybe we picked up Jones so we can dangle him as trade bait instead of Roddy? (or at least to have as compensation if we end up including Roddy in a bigger deal...)

But if we keep him, I'd love to see him develop quick enough at SG to ship JET around the trade deadline...

Big Boy Laroux · 06-25-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by clutch#41

i dont understand why we traded the no.50 pick.. A center who most had going in rd 1 and what seemed like a steal for us!! doesnt make sense to me........ can someone explain?

Yeah, I saw Alabi play a few times this year while watching ACC games. The guy is pretty raw, but does have some skills around the basket (unlike someone like MBenga). And is definitely athletic. probably would have given us what Diop did, if not more. Oh well...

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 09:51 AM

So this is where we stand right now:

Kidd / Roddy / JJB
Roddy / DoJo / JET / Butler
Butler / Matrix / Stevenson
Dirk / Matrix / Najera
Haywood / Damp / Najera

That's a lot of flexibility if Dominque Jones is ready to contribute right away...

Mav Addict · 06-25-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

So this is where we stand right now:

Kidd / Roddy / JJB
Roddy / DoJo / JET / Butler
Butler / Matrix / Stevenson
Dirk / Matrix / Najera
Haywood / Damp / Najera

That's a lot of flexibility if Dominque Jones is ready to contribute right away...

Here's to hoping he isn't just another Shan Foster or Maurice Ager

RareMilk · 06-25-2010, 10:17 AM

Jones has an NBA ready body. I think he is our third biggest guard next Jason Kidd and Stevenson. He is a 6'4 guard he weighs 216lbs and he has a mature frame. He is humble too, but he is confident. Don't feel so down about Alabi. I'm not all that high on Jones either, but wait for the summer league and hope for the best.

dirno2000 · 06-25-2010, 10:46 AM

I'm exited about the pick because of the financial commitment that it took to get it. Teams will always tell you that they got their guy but when they spend $3M plus double the salary due to being a tax team you tend to believe it.

Looking forward to seeing him play with Roddy in summer league.

BGMaverick9 · 06-25-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

So this is where we stand right now:

Kidd / Roddy / JJB
Roddy / DoJo / JET / Butler
Butler / Matrix / Stevenson
Dirk / Matrix / Najera
Haywood / Damp / Najera

That's a lot of flexibility if Dominque Jones is ready to contribute right away...

I wish you were RC, but you know that's not how it's going to play out, especially at the SG position.

Kidd Karma · 06-25-2010, 11:06 AM

"NBA Ready", do we have a quote from RC, if he's nba ready, then he's getting more than 10 minutes a night......great that Cubes puts it on the floor first, hopefully FA's see this......versus, say the Hornets.....

nowhereman · 06-25-2010, 11:14 AM

nbadraft.net gave him his highest marks for being nba ready

also, the mavs never traded for dominique jones.

SMC0007 · 06-25-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

I wish you were RC, but you know that's not how it's going to play out, especially at the SG position.

Nope, it's not.

I would much rather see Roddy start at pg then at SG anyway. I know he needs to improve and has some work to do but I'm surely not alone in feeling that in the regular season he needed to be on the floor a lot more.

I am of the opinion that if Roddy isn't ready to take over majority minutes THIS year at some point, we are gonna flame out in the same fashion. Getting blasted by other PG's speed and getting little offensive production from Kidd is gonna be a huge part in the death of Dirks opportunity here.

saclare · 06-25-2010, 11:26 AM

Jones is an excellent pick-up. Sure we need a C but we have been missing a scoring threat at SG for a while now. Sorry, JET is not that threat. I think Jones will have success here.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

I wish you were RC, but you know that's not how it's going to play out, especially at the SG position.

I still expect us to make some big moves this summer - I was simply listing raw talent at each position to make it easier to visualize our needs.

If Roddy and/or DoJo don't get traded, then I fully expect Terry and/or Barea to get shipped - we have a glut of B-guards right now...

We need to exchange a couple of these second options for a clear-cut #1 shooting guard (preferably someone who comes by the position naturally...)

Kidd Karma · 06-25-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

I still expect us to make some big moves this summer - I was simply listing raw talent at each position to make it easier to visualize our needs.

If Roddy and/or DoJo don't get traded, then I fully expect Terry and/or Barea to get shipped - we have a glut of B-guards right now...

We need to exchange a couple of these second options for a clear-cut #1 shooting guard (preferably someone who comes by the position naturally...)

Roddy and Jones are the future of this franchise, unless Bosh or King decides Dallas is their next home.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kidd Karma

Roddy and Jones are the future of this franchise, unless Bosh or King decides Dallas is their next home.

That's how it seems to me too - I don't think either of them are going anywhere for less than a top-tier player (which probably excludes guys of Joe Johnson's caliber or less...)

It's also starting to seem like Butler is staying, so we'll probably see a timeshare at the 2 - I no longer envision something like a Butler-for-Iggy swap now that we have Jones.

Our primary focus at this point is probably to acquire a center. Chris Bosh is starting to make a lot of sense (Chris Kaman or Yao Ming maybe even more so...)

SMC0007 · 06-25-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

That's how it seems to me too - I don't think either of them are going anywhere for less than a top-tier player (which probably excludes guys of Joe Johnson's caliber or less...)

It's also starting to seem like Butler is staying, so we'll probably see a timeshare at the 2 - I no longer envision something like a Butler-for-Iggy swap now that we have Jones.

Our primary focus at this point is probably to acquire a center. Chris Bosh is starting to make a lot of sense (Chris Kaman or Yao Ming maybe even more so...)

I would love to have the German twin towers.

Chris Bosh is a little bitch. I don't like him. He is good and we could use him but I don't like him. From what he has said, I think he is the front runner in the thinking of Dallas is retirement home.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 12:13 PM

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I would love to have the German twin towers.

Chris Bosh is a little bitch. I don't like him. He is good and we could use him but I don't like him. From what he has said, I think he is the front runner in the thinking of Dallas is retirement home.

I'd rather have Kaman than Bosh anyway. I don't want anyone who plays the same position as Dirk posing like they're a center - that includes Amare, Boozer and Lee too (although I'd take any of those 3 if we got desperate...)

What about Yao - would you take the dive?

DevinHarriswillstart · 06-25-2010, 12:21 PM

What is really exciting is knowing that this is just a small move in a summer where the Mavs will almost certainly shake up the roster.

The offseason madness has officially begun....

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

What is really exciting is knowing that this is just a small move in a summer where the Mavs will almost certainly shake up the roster.

The offseason madness has officially begun....

Yeah, the dynamic of this team (and its future outlook) completely changed with the acquisition of Dominque Jones...

BGMaverick9 · 06-25-2010, 12:39 PM

FYI, those of you I sent PMs to, I need something within the next hour or so

Mav Addict · 06-25-2010, 12:59 PM

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I'd rather have Kaman than Bosh anyway. I don't want anyone who plays the same position as Dirk posing like they're a center - that includes Amare, Boozer and Lee too (although I'd take any of those 3 if we got desperate...)

What about Yao - would you take the dive?

Nah, I as well as the rest of league thinks he's soft and that is a label that the Mavs are STILL to this very day is tryin to get rid of.

Didin't we see Brandon Bass, all 6'7 of him, block Yao twice in a game?

We need a Tyson Chandler/Bynam/Kendrick Perkins type of C....Kendrick be mean muggin and frowning the whole game, but he is all passion bro

grndmstr_c · 06-25-2010, 01:04 PM

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Nah, I as well as the rest of league thinks he's soft and that is a label that the Mavs are STILL to this very day is tryin to get rid of.

Didin't we see Brandon Bass, all 6'7 of him, block Yao twice in a game?

We need a Tyson Chandler/Bynam/Kendrick Perkins type of C....Kendrick be mean muggin and frowning the whole game, but he is all passion bro

This may be the dumbest opinion I've ever seen expressed on this board.

Murphy3 · 06-25-2010, 01:15 PM

It's a little surprising that they made any move considering how weak the Mavs considered this draft to be.

Kidd Karma · 06-25-2010, 01:20 PM

All the pundits are considering next draft, even weaker, wonder what the Mavs are thinking about it, if it's another 50 this season.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

It's a little surprising that they made any move considering how weak the Mavs considered this draft to be.

Just because the overall draft was weak, doesn't mean there weren't a couple good pieces to be had. Considering the luxury tax Cuban has to pay on top of the $3mil, I'd say we got a guy we really wanted.

Underdog · 06-25-2010, 01:24 PM

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All the pundits are considering next draft, even weaker, wonder what the Mavs are thinking about it, if it's another 50 this season.

I hope that pick gets packaged this summer.

Donnie mentioned something about being able to stack future picks for a big trade when asked about the #50 pick we sent to Toronto for their 2013 2nd rounder...