2019 - 2020 Dallas Mavericks: Eastern Bloc > Western Conference

[gsoda3 3263]

who do you guys want?  i'm talking ideal, not realistic.  for me jokic is #1 and then bam is #1a.   

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

I think zubac would fit well, but would the clips deal him and at what cost?

[SilasCoade 2622]

I thought he was crazy over-rated with the Rockets, but Capela for the right price (i.e. cheap) would be a good fit.

[Don Johnson 4754]

 

[Skipper 6136]

That's awesome for Luka.

[Trey3216 15349]

That was an absolutely spineless chokejob by the Clippers.  I'm very gruntled.  

[Drew 2494]

On 9/16/2020 at 2:08 PM, Don Johnson said:

 

If the season ends in April, like it normally does, he would have been the youngest player ever selected All-NBA 1st team.  And only the 2nd player in the modern NBA to make it in his second year(Lebron was younger by a technicality and in his 3rd season.)

 

BTW,  THIS is part of why Luka deserved Most Improved. Kid went from not even being selected as an All Star to All-NBA First team in one season.  That's more impressive than going from 10 PPG or whatever to 18 PPG with more minutes.

 

Oh, and FUCK the Clippers.

[threesheets 1673]

You hate to see it.

 

 

[Don Johnson 4754]

18 hours ago, threesheets said:

You hate to see it.

 

 

It should burn him to this day.  He was a clown and deferred to Wade.

[Post Oak 20246]

 

[Pato del Muerto 52529]

2 hours ago, Post Oak said:

 

Just want to say that one of the first replies was hidden by twitter and marked as potentially insensitive. I click show anyway, and it’s a gif of bugs bunny counting money stacks. Wtf. 

[washparkhorn 9939]

Kudos to Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavs organization. 

 

 

[CBT 1282]

Cuban is the best. Hope Redz gets all the help he needs. 

[Catdaddyhorn 3446]

A lot of talk lately about Giannis coming to Dallas to live amongst his Nigerian brethren. Bill Simmons was on the the latest Zach Lowe podcast and they mentioned that the entire league is fearful of Giannis coming to Dallas.

[Fudbelty 2788]

So basically it’ll never happen.

[Catdaddyhorn 3446]

15 minutes ago, Fudbelty said:

So basically it’ll never happen.

Yeah, but as Mavs fans we've never been the subject of rumors like this. Especially not to the level of consensus that we're currently seeing. 

[CBT 1282]

god, it would be so glorious. 

 

[Drew 2494]

3 hours ago, Catdaddyhorn said:

A lot of talk lately about Giannis coming to Dallas to live amongst his Nigerian brethren. Bill Simmons was on the the latest Zach Lowe podcast and they mentioned that the entire league is fearful of Giannis coming to Dallas.

They should be, especially if they still have KP. It would be the perfect triumvirate from a beautiful basketball and skilled basketball standpoint.  Would be a dynasty. 

1 hour ago, Fudbelty said:

So basically it’ll never happen.

Nope.  I honestly hope he stays in Milwaukee and wins a title there.  Be there Dirk.  Maybe we'll get some Giannis/Luka going back and forth in the finals for a few years. 

[gsoda3 3263]

10 minutes ago, CBT said:

god, it would be so glorious. 

 

man they make luka look so short.

[Drew 2494]

As for this offseason, the only guy I keep seeing, and wouldn't mind is Victor Oledepio(sp?)

No he hasn't returned to his all star form, but he's capable, would be exactly what they need between Luka/KP and has only 1 year left on his deal. Meaning, if he's not going to get better they only have him for a year...and it won't hurt their Giannis pursuit...but if he's good, and Giannis stays home, then they got their potential 3rd start without having to give up much.

If they could get him the worst package would include TJH(they're probably similar in impact last year, but if Victor gets back to form he's the much better player) but I've also heard of packages where they'd keep THJ and still get Victor.

Luka, THJ, Victor O, DFS, KP with Brunson/Steph/Maxi/Powell(if healthy)off the bench isn't a bad 9 man rotation. And they'll still have some others too. Might be a surprise WCF team.

[Drew 2494]

Just now, gsoda3 said:

man they make luka look so short.

And he's 6'8".  Imagine if it were like Chris Paul or JJB, lulz.

[gsoda3 3263]

i do not want to lose steph.  

[Drew 2494]

2 minutes ago, gsoda3 said:

i do not want to lose steph.  

Me either.  Only for a super star as part of a big package if it's needed.  But not for like Victor O.  I think Seth off the bench going scorched earth is perfect. Didn't think both he and THJ starting in the bubble and playoffs was a good mix.

[Catdaddyhorn 3446]

32 minutes ago, Drew said:

They should be, especially if they still have KP. It would be the perfect triumvirate from a beautiful basketball and skilled basketball standpoint.  Would be a dynasty. 

Nope.  I honestly hope he stays in Milwaukee and wins a title there.  Be there Dirk.  Maybe we'll get some Giannis/Luka going back and forth in the finals for a few years. 

I used to feel that way, but once I realized there's a real chance  of him coming to Dallas I said fuck that. We'll know more once he's offered his extension. If he doesn't take it and gives no indication that he will then there's a chance a trade may take place. If that scenario plays out KP's days in Dallas are numbered. 

[Drew 2494]

Yeah KP woul HAVE to be the centerpiece of any trade ideas. But not sure Dallas has enough to beat out anyone else that's a legit threat.

[Catdaddyhorn 3446]

The only 3 teams consistently mentioned outside of staying in Milwaukee are us, Miami, and Golden St (due to their draft and player assets). And most think if left to his own devices it would only be to Dallas or Miami. 

Edited October 22, 2020 by Catdaddyhorn

[RexWilson 1348]

 

[TonyTexas 10517]

What do you Mav fans think of Silas?

Edited October 28, 2020 by TonyTexas

[LurkingHorn 1066]

4 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

What do you Mav fans think of Silas?

He seemed to be well-liked and well-respected in the organization. Carlisle’s previous two assistants who went on to be head coaches have been fairly successful but I don’t have much more than that. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26494]

4 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

What do you Mav fans think of Silas?

If he’s the Rockets HC he’s dead to me. Other than that he’s supposed to be OK.

[CBT 1282]

He'll be missed it seems, but this opens a spot for JJ to be player-coach. Win. 

[Vic Mackey 47088]

On 10/22/2020 at 7:40 AM, Catdaddyhorn said:

A lot of talk lately about Giannis coming to Dallas to live amongst his Nigerian brethren. Bill Simmons was on the the latest Zach Lowe podcast and they mentioned that the entire league is fearful of Giannis coming to Dallas.

Until Dallas actually signs a big time free agent, I will never believe it. This goes back to the offseason where we gutted the team to bring in Howard and DWill and we got neither. Dallas is just not a huge destination spot.

But forget Giannis. The biggest goal is to keep Luka. He is not Dirk. He loves the spotlight and is brash and bold. He is not someone to take for granted to stay here is whole career and take these hometown discounts like Dirk. This front office will have to prove to him they can build a winning team around him. He's already mentioned how much he loved it there in Florida. What is stopping him from heading to the Heat when his contract is up here?

I think we will keep him but for me, I am not taking him for granted like we did Dirk. We knew he was not going anywhere.

[Drew 2494]

We never had the draw Vic.  Dirk is my favorite player ever and the players around the league liked him a lot...BUT they didn't want to play with him.

You got guys now that are salivating to play with Luka.  He makes others better.

Not that doesn't mean Giannis IS coming.  But it's a lot more likely than ever getting Bron or Dwill in his prime.

They will HAVE to get players here because they can't afford to lose Luka and like you said they knew Dirk was staying.

[Catdaddyhorn 3446]

There was a recent Brad Townsend article in the DMN where he remarks to the fact that this is the first time agents are calling Dallas a year ahead of time letting the front office know that Dallas is the premier destination choice for their respective clients.  I've never heard stories like this before.  

[CBT 1282]

Pog 

 

 

[Underdog 28720]

^ Be still my beating heart.  

[Drew 2494]

On 10/29/2020 at 10:37 PM, Catdaddyhorn said:

There was a recent Brad Townsend article in the DMN where he remarks to the fact that this is the first time agents are calling Dallas a year ahead of time letting the front office know that Dallas is the premier destination choice for their respective clients.  I've never heard stories like this before.  

Pretty much this. Players will come here for Luka IMO.

On 10/30/2020 at 5:36 PM, CBT said:

Pog 

 

 

Jesus YES.  I know the team needed a rebrand after Cubes bought the team...it was dated.  But I miss those greens and the old logo.

Maybe they can retool it and rebrand again.

[Vic Mackey 47088]

And more stories from Eddie Najera

 

[threesheets 1673]

That wasn't a pickup game. 

[Sgt Hulk 13788]

On 10/2/2020 at 1:05 PM, Post Oak said:

 

So stoked to see the sprites 

[Drew 2494]

Can't wait to see those Uni's again...wear them 60% of the time if possible.

[Vic Mackey 47088]

[RexWilson 1348]

THJ exercised his player option. Not surprised.

Cauley Stein did too. Surprised by that one considering its only 2.8 million. I would think he could get  a little more than that on the market.

[conVINCEd 21469]

On 11/11/2020 at 3:45 PM, Drew said:

Can't wait to see those Uni's again...wear them 60% of the time if possible.

We should wear whatever Luka wants to wear.

[LurkingHorn 1066]

11 hours ago, RexWilson said:

THJ exercised his player option. Not surprised.

Cauley Stein did too. Surprised by that one considering its only 2.8 million. I would think he could get  a little more than that on the market.

That pretty much fills out our roster outside of the draft and an unexpected trade, right?

[Vic Mackey 47088]

Donnie Nelson said today on his interview on The Fan that KP will not be ready to start the new season. 

[RexWilson 1348]

2 hours ago, LurkingHorn said:

That pretty much fills out our roster outside of the draft and an unexpected trade, right?

12 are under contract with THJ and WCS opting in. I would think there would be interest in resigning Trey Burke.

[LurkingHorn 1066]

41 minutes ago, RexWilson said:

12 are under contract with THJ and WCS opting in. I would think there would be interest in resigning Trey Burke.

Burke will be interesting because wasn't he brought in to replace Brunson in the bubble? You have to think that's going to be too many guards. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

5 minutes ago, LurkingHorn said:

Burke will be interesting because wasn't he brought in to replace Brunson in the bubble? You have to think that's going to be too many guards. 

Burke gets buckets.  Always good to have guys who can do that.  I’m curious if his bubble performance will entice some other team to offer him something stupid.  I think Barrea ends up on the coaching staff, so there’s your roster spot.

[LurkingHorn 1066]

Just now, conVINCEd said:

Burke gets buckets.  Always good to have guys who can do that.  I’m curious if his bubble performance will entice some other team to offer him something stupid.  I think Barrea ends up on the coaching staff, so there’s your roster spot.

I thought I saw somewhere that JJ is finalizing a deal to come back next season. Don't think that spot will be open.