Mavs free agency and draft discussion (welcome back TC!)

[War Machine]

top free agents

http://hoopshype.com/free_agency_2014.htm

[mstng86]

I am just concerned about not having a real point guard, small forward, and age.

[Jose]

why would they make a move for Gassol if they just traded for Chandler?

Because Gassol can play Forward and back Dirk up??

[War Machine]

Because Gassol can play Forward and back Dirk up??

going to sign a guy to over 10 mil a year to sit on the bench?

[Jose]

going to sign a guy to over 10 mil a year to sit on the bench?

Well I'm not doing the deal and I'm simply repeating what I've heard. It's a more realistic deal than getting Lebron or Anthony but even I agree that Gassol is a long shot. He had some good stats last year but I know he broke down towards the end of the season. At least he's on the top ten on the list you shared and is as realistic a free agent that might come to the Mavs than anyone else there. If D'Antoni was still coaching the Lakers I could see Gassol bolting for anywhere else as he didn't fit in with his system. No telling what's going to happen with the Lakers this off season.

[War Machine]

Well I'm not doing the deal and I'm simply repeating what I've heard. It's a more realistic deal than getting Lebron or Anthony but even I agree that Gassol is a long shot. He had some good stats last year but I know he broke down towards the end of the season. At least he's on the top ten on the list you shared and is as realistic a free agent that might come to the Mavs than anyone else there. If D'Antoni was still coaching the Lakers I could see Gassol bolting for anywhere else as he didn't fit in with his system. No telling what's going to happen with the Lakers this off season.

I wanna see the Lakers give Kobe one more solid shot to win a title. But I think Kobe physically wont be able to make a solid push again.


Yea I was reading about gassol, but hes going to want more than the mavs will offer him. I wanna see the mavs get Bledsoe

[Jose]

I wanna see the Lakers give Kobe one more solid shot to win a title. But I think Kobe physically wont be able to make a solid push again.


Yea I was reading about gassol, but hes going to want more than the mavs will offer him. I wanna see the mavs get Bledsoe

Agreed. As much as I enjoyed the Mavs sweeping them back in 2011, I'd like to see Kobe relevant a little longer.

I think Kupchak has done a terrible job with the Lakers since the passing of Dr. Buss and he's probably turning in his grave right now. I honestly feel that Donnie Nelson has done a better job (not that it's been great either) than Kupchak.

That being said, you never know what some players might do to enjoy another year of two on a team that might give him an opportunity to win another ring. I'm not saying the Mavs can do it but nobody thought they would back in 2011 either. Anyway I'm rambling now and gotta get back to work.

[2cammer97]

It was a great move by the Mavs. We'll miss Calderon's shooting but he was a huge liability defensively. Chandler is a huge upgrade over Dalembert. Point Guard position should be fine. I fully expect the Mavs to resign Devin Harris as the starter and Carlisle will get Felton to overachieve because he's a great coach.

If the Mavs can land Carmelo (which I think they have a punchers chance), Lebron (highly unlikely), or Luol Deng (very possible if Carmelo doesn't happen), then the Mavs will be pretty salty next year. I'd also like to see them bring back Blair and Carter for minimum salaries.

MFFL!

Marcus

[Jose]

It was a great move by the Mavs. We'll miss Calderon's shooting but he was a huge liability defensively. Chandler is a huge upgrade over Dalembert. Point Guard position should be fine. I fully expect the Mavs to resign Devin Harris as the starter and Carlisle will get Felton to overachieve because he's a great coach.

If the Mavs can land Carmelo (which I think they have a punchers chance), Lebron (highly unlikely), or Luol Deng (very possible if Carmelo doesn't happen), then the Mavs will be pretty salty next year. I'd also like to see them bring back Blair and Carter for minimum salaries.

MFFL!

Marcus

Totally agree with you!

[TRAXX]

So I guess FA officially starts at midnight? Lets see what rabbit Cuban pulls out of his hat!

[DON SVO]

So I guess FA officially starts at midnight? Lets see what rabbit Cuban pulls out of his hat!

Bosh opted out last night I think he would be a SICK addition with Dirk/Harris/Carter/Chandler (need to re-sign Carter and Harris obv.)

[TRAXX]

Bosh opted out last night I think he would be a SICK addition with Dirk/Harris/Carter/Chandler (need to re-sign Carter and Harris obv.)

Bosh AND Chandler? Probably not gonna get Bosh to sign up for that. Im sure Chandler will have alot to say about Melo coming. He can help recruit assuming they were buds in New York or advise Cuban to stay away if hes bad for the locker room.

[War Machine]

Bosh AND Chandler? Probably not gonna get Bosh to sign up for that. Im sure Chandler will have alot to say about Melo coming. He can help recruit assuming they were buds in New York or advise Cuban to stay away if hes bad for the locker room.

Cuban said he wouldn't be offering Anthony a max contract

[TRAXX]

Cuban said he wouldn't be offering Anthony a max contract

Interesting. Perhaps Chandlers influence?

Another rumor is Trevor Ariza...another SF

[mstng86]

Bosh won't play in Dallas. He can't handle the home town pressure.

I don't want Anthony either. He is a blackhole on offense.