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The helmet situation is a nightmare. Sent helmets in for reconditioning in November, was told we might get them early August. Asked about placing an order for new helmets and back ordered until February.

I am guessing there would be mutual interest in trying to bring Boban back. He loves Dallas, fan favorite, and Luka's buddy. If Houston cuts him, he cannot resign with Dallas. If Houston trades him, that team cuts him, he can resign with Dallas.

I am a big fan of Blvd.

I saw Wicked Thursday and agree they were pretty strict at Gershwin. When I went to Natural History Museum, they told everyone at the door you had to mask up. Did not come across as optional. Beyond those two places, masks seemed optional and at no point did I have to show proof of vax.

Find it.

Marc Stein reported via his Substack (subscription required) that the Mavs are preparing to keep both Pinson and Marjanovic on their roster for next season. Pinson was on a two-way deal this year, but he must move to the standard roster spot because he will be entering his fifth NBA season. Keeping both Pinson and Marjanovic almost guarantees the Mavericks will make a trade this summer as they would have 15 players under contract before re-signing Jalen Brunson. Expect Dallas to be active and aggressive as they look to improve their roster around superstar Luka Doncic. Boban Marjanovic and Theo Pinson both played a key role in the Dallas Mavericks' run to the Western Conference Finals, even if they saw limited time on the court. Expect them to bring the energy next season as Dallas attempts to make another deep playoff run.

The NBA has got the most confusing CBA in regards to contracts and finances. I did not know this was a thing for sign and trades: Brunson is expected to command $20-plus million per season in free agency, which would allow Dallas to acquire another premium role player in return, but sign-and-trades the rules are a bit different. Only 50 percent of JB’s new salary would be allowed to come back to Dallas, but the full $20 million counts going in the other direction. If Brunson signed for $20 million, the Mavs would only be able to acquire a player making $10 million in return, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks (subscription required). The math of a sign-and-trade would be difficult and that CBA rule would limit what the Dallas Mavericks could acquire in return. Do the Mavs want to lose their second-leading scorer for a role player making approximately $10 million? They may be able to acquire multiple pieces, but it would still be difficult to get enough value back in the deal.

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Loved it. Did have one question about the mission

We just finished a season that exceeded most expectations of what this roster was capable of. Now we turn the focus to improving some of the spots and not having a regression like the Atlanta Hawks did after their 21 conference finals run. Two biggest areas to address is improving our center position over Dwight Powell and what to do with Brunson. I am hoping we do a sign and trade with Brunson. I like him, but I don't think he and Luka compliment each others game. We still have a $10mil trade exception. That cannot be combined with salary so not sure if we use it. We have the 26th pick in the draft. I don't follow draft prospects that deep so who knows. For the center spot, Mo Bamba is a restricted free agent. He has improved his 3pt shooting and does protect the rim. Might be a trade option. Myles Turner is the ideal guy but I dont think Indiana trades him. Gobert is too expensive imo. Jusuf Nurkic isnt a rim protector but gets hella rebounds and has an offensive game that would work with Luka. Early rumor from Stein is we have interest in Zach Levine.

At least we kept competing.

I don't think this was an offensive foul on Green. It absolutely was an offensive foul on the Wiggins dunk when he bulldozed Brunson out of the way to contest the shot.

Well this got a little interesting

Luka is giving no defensive effort

At this point, I think I would keep Dinwiddie, try and trade THJ.

Spencer!!

Blast from the Mavs past One of the best in game videos I saw was when they did Kris Kross Diop Diop.

East Memphis, Atl, Orlando, Miami Detroit, Milwaukee, Chicago, Indiana Cle, Charlotte, wash, Phil Ny, brook, tor, bos

In the West, I would do: Seattle, Portland, Sac, Utah Golden State, Lac, Lal, Vegas Phoenix, Denver OKC, Min Dal, Hou, SA, Nola

If you were trying to do two, 16 team conferences, only one team would need to shift to the east.

And put a Biden "I did that" sticker on the gas pump.