DeSagana Diop Back with the Mavs for Full MLE

What's next?

Mavs offer the entire LLE to Keith Van Horn?

Again, what does this have to do with the SPURS?

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

One less potential landing spot for Maggette.

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Yep. :tu

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth

Sources: Center Diop commits to Mavericks
By Marc Stein
Updated: July 2, 2008, 4:03 PM ET

Free-agent center DeSagana Diop on Tuesday gave a verbal commitment to sign a new contract to return to Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources told ESPN.com that Diop, traded by the Mavericks to New Jersey in February as part of the Jason Kidd deal, will receive the Mavericks' full mid-level exception in a five-year deal starting at nearly $6 million.

Diop cannot officially sign and the Mavericks cannot officially comment until July 9, which is the first day NBA teams can announce signings and trades after a league-wide moratorium on roster moves is lifted.

Diop was a key member of the Dallas team that toppled its in-state rivals from San Antonio and reached the 2006 NBA Finals. It was the franchise's first trip beyond the Western Conference finals.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3471169

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wrong forum fuck nut

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Originally Posted by bigfish22

Again, what does this have to do with the SPURS?

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Spurs are in same Division and what Mavs do can directly effects the Spurs plus only 230 miles seperates the two cities. I am guessing there are more Mavs fans that represent in the Spurs forum then any other NBA team here. I lived in SA 10 years and Dallas 5 years. I know lots of both fans that live in the enemies cities. Some Spur fans want Diop. I think that is why.

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Originally Posted by Tacker

wrong forum fuck nut

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wrong message board


rage much?

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Originally Posted by Tacker

wrong forum fuck nut

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Rage much?

Diop has his good minutes against Tim. Strong, good D, decent rebounder but we never offer full MLE for him.
Crazy move.

sounds like kobe. Forget about her, cheat on her then pay way too much to get her back.

Still covers Timmy pretty tough, but their team has changed way too much with Kidd.

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Originally Posted by timvp

I wasn't even sold on Diop for the LLE because he's the second worst offensive player in the NBA behind Jason Collins. Damn good defender but he almost gives it all back on the other end.

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http://www.yardbarker.com/m/10962/me...e_bowen_GI.jpg

"I laugh with an open mouth and what appears to be blue gum at your logic, LJ!!" "No price is too high for a good defender." "Wait a minute.....how much is he getting again??"

Why is this guy so hyped? He reminds me of a younger Eric Dampier.

The Mavs still have a lot of holes to fix, but I guess they now have a decent backup C. All they need now is a swingman to replace 90-year old Stack/Jones, and a backup PG.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth

Rage much?

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beat you to it.

Fail :)

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Originally Posted by 50 cent

The entire MLE???

:lmao :lmao :lmao

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My thought exactly.

Mav Fan must be overjoyed. :lol

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter

Why is this guy so hyped? He reminds me of a younger Eric Dampier.

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He wishes he had Dampier's stellar offense.

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Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Look under your name, stoop. You'll be denying that statement, too.

Again, you were about to explain how giving Diop all this money is evidence that the Kidd trade was great asset management. Ready....GO.

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Are you fuckin retarded? This deal is being almost universally panned by Mavs fans. Nobody likes bringing Diop back for this much money. And nobody thinks Diop is anything special. Our stance on Diop has never changed - he's a decent defensive specialist and backup center.

HEY CHECK OUT ALL THE MAVFANS BACKTRACKING AND CALLING DIOP AWESOME JUST BECAUSE HE IS BACK, EXACTLY LIKE OBSTRUCTED VIEW SAID WE WERE -

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Originally Posted by stretch

dude what the hell

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Originally Posted by Shank

To give Diop the full MLE (fucking retarded), then have to have some insight on getting other guys through trades. If Dick Breath, EJones, Terry, Damp and Stack are being shopped - I'm all for whatever they can get in return.

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Originally Posted by Ghazi

I like this acquisition, but it seems way too expensive.

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Originally Posted by sribb43

after the 1st preseason game the mavs front office will be stratching there heads at this signing...

Mavs would be just as well off by signing Mbenga to a minimum deal

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Originally Posted by Findog

The full MLE is too much for Diop.

Meh...they woulda been better off splitting the MLE between Justin Williams and Azubukkake.

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Originally Posted by dallaskd

Diop with the full MLE??? im tired of the mavs FO. Im feeling to fully jump on the Sixers bandwagon cus the Clippers wagon seems to be full right now.

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Originally Posted by mavs>spurs

Well guys i'm off to commit suicide. Nice meeting you all

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Originally Posted by Amarelooms

Hmmmm odd move....Diop is the WORST offensive player in the game. Why the fuck you trade him in the first place to only bring him back for the full MLE?? Unless Cuban has other things planned he appears to be making stupid ass moves :elephant

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:lmao even Amarelooms hates the deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know anybody on this site who makes more "head up their ass" statements than OV.

doesnt matter if the spurs get magette and the mavs get diop.the clipshow r still taking it home!

[QUOTE=monosylab1k;2641458]Are you fuckin retarded? This deal is being almost universally panned by Mavs fans. Nobody likes bringing Diop back for this much money. And nobody thinks Diop is anything special. Our stance on Diop has never changed - he's a decent defensive specialist and backup center.

HEY CHECK OUT ALL THE MAVFANS BACKTRACKING AND CALLING DIOP AWESOME JUST BECAUSE HE IS BACK, EXACTLY LIKE OBSTRUCTED VIEW SAID WE WERE -

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If you find a quote that stated I thought Diop was "AWESOME" let me know

Going into the off-season, I'd say the Mavs had four major weaknesses or areas of concern:

1) poor coaching and chemistry
2) not enough interior defense
3) lack of size and scoring at the 2
4) lack of post scoring

Well, supposedly they've addressed the first two, but even with Carlisle and Diop, that's not enough to get this team back to the elite level.

When it comes to a shooting guard, would the Nets be satisfied for just expiring contract garbage for Vince? I know they probably want him off their books before 2010.

LOL at the thought of Rick Carlisle as someone who's going to improve the chemistry. Maybe short term, but in 2 years Avery's reign won't look so bad.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

LOL at the thought of Rick Carlisle as someone who's going to improve the chemistry. Maybe short term, but in 2 years Avery's reign won't look so bad.

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Well for starters, the average shelf-life of an NBA coach not named Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan or Gregg Popovich is 3 years, so what's your point? I would improve the chemistry. Avery was not the source of all of the Mavs problems, but he did have to go.

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Originally Posted by ShoogarBear

LOL at the thought of Rick Carlisle as someone who's going to improve the chemistry. Maybe short term, but in 2 years Avery's reign won't look so bad.

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Carlisle will let Howard smoke a bowl in the locker room. Maybe he'll be able to beat out the Rockets for 2nd best in Texas.