Stack agrees to 3 year deal w/Mavs

[mabber]

Exact amount is not known but reportedly it's a little over the mid-level exception/year.

[mardigan]

Stackhouse sticking with Mavs

Sixth man agrees to three-year deal, according to sources

05:19 PM CDT on Thursday, July 5, 2007
By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News
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The Mavericks have reached an agreement in principle on a three-year contract with sixth man Jerry Stackhouse, two sources said Thursday afternoon.

While details remain to be finalized, the two sides have agreed on a deal that will make Stackhouse's salary for next season more than the mid-level exception, which is expected to be around $6 million. If the deal starts at $6.5 million, it would be worth more than $21 million for three seasons.

It was not immediately known if any option years, either for the team or for Stackhouse, were included in the deal.

Stackhouse has evolved into one of the NBA's best sixth men in his three seasons with the Mavericks and, at 32, he had said recently that he was confident that he and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, could reach an agreement with the Mavs. Stackhouse said he had no desire to relocate. Schwartz was not available for comment.

Assuming no snags are hit with details of the deal, Stackhouse can sign on Wednesday, the first day that free agents can make agreements official.

The Mavericks have said since the end of the season that retaining Stackhouse was their No. 1 priority in free agency. He provides toughness, scoring (13.3 points per game in three seasons) and a positive vibe in the locker room.

With Stackhouse locked up, the Mavericks can turn their attention to other free-agent interests. They are taking a patient attack in dealing with the players who are believed to be their top targets: Charlotte's Gerald Wallace, Chicago's P.J. Brown, Miami's James Posey, Golden State's Matt Barnes and Philadelphia's Joe Smith.

The Mavericks believe they will get the chance to acquire one or more of those players at a bargain price in the coming weeks.


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[Vinnie_Johnson]

Nice way to overpay for a bench guy.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

head.

[mardigan]

head.

Tis the word of the day

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

[yavozerb]

33 y/o and getting younger..

[BradLohaus]

They are taking a patient attack in dealing with the players who are believed to be their top targets: Charlotte's Gerald Wallace, Chicago's P.J. Brown, Miami's James Posey, Golden State's Matt Barnes and Philadelphia's Joe Smith.

Here's to hoping that it's Joe Smith

[mabber]

Nice way to overpay for a bench guy.

Is paying basically the mid-level exception over-paying for a top 5 6th man?

I know it's hard for a Piston fan to believe that Stack is really valuable in Dallas (other than just on the court) but he really is. It probably says as much about how soft & timid the other Mav players are, but he does seem to have changed/matured since his days prior to the Mavs. His toughness & leadership are important to this particular Mav team.

[mavs>spurs2]

What the Cuban. He won't pay for Nash but he'll over pay for everyone else.

[JamStone]

That sounds pretty fair to me. Stack still plays 25-30 minutes a game, and he often finishes games. Plus, he's capable of filling in as a starter if there are injuries. He has been a top 6th man for the last couple years. And, he's found a good niche in Dallas. With players like Matt Carroll getting the full MLE, I think it's a fair deal for both sides.

[Shank]

Whatever.

But at some point I'd like to know that my team is going to add pieces to improve for next season.

[timvp]

Nice signing. I was hoping Cuban would pull a Nash and lose Stackhouse. Stackhouse kinda sucks but he's good against the Spurs.

[JMarkJohns]

Nice signing. I was hoping Cuban would pull a Nash and lose Stackhouse. Stackhouse kinda sucks but he's good against the Spurs.

Yeah. And the Suns. He plays his best against both teams...

[Vinnie_Johnson]

What the Cuban. He won't pay for Nash but he'll over pay for everyone else.

That's what i am saying.

[ponky]

good, i want him on the team, we can't lose one half of the balls of this team

as for those other rumblings:
pj brown no, gerald wallace yes....matt barnes? ugh, ing ugh....but yeah, alright

[dallaskd]

i like it. good job cubes.

[mavs>spurs2]

On 2nd thought, Kapono getting 6mill a year makes this deal seem like a bargain.

[Cry Havoc]

Role players are getting crazy money these days. Sickening.

[monosylab1k]

Wallace would obviously be the signing that would make me happiest, but I'd also be very pleased with Brown or Posey. Matt Barnes and Joe Smith do absolutely nothing for me.

And why the is Desmond Mason not even on the radar anymore?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

And why the is Desmond Mason not even on the radar anymore?

I don't know why either, but I think everyone abandoned him since he has no jumpshot.

[monosylab1k]

I don't know why either, but I think everyone abandoned him since he has no jumpshot.

yeah it's crazy. The guy is a terrific perimeter defender and can jump out of the gym...you'd think more people would be lining up to sign him.

he'd be a perfect replacement for Devean George. George couldn't shoot for either, and at least Mason can drive and finish.

[milkyway21]

Jerry Stackhouse and the Dallas Mavs Dances are currently here in the Phils. for the yearly NBA Madness


NBA Star Jerry Stackhouse, Dallas Mavericks Dancers And Mascot to Host NBA Madness for Filipino Fans at SM Mall in Asia

NBA All-Star Guard Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks, members of the Mavs Dancers and their dunking mascot, Mavs Man, will host NBA Madness for Filipino fans at the SM Mall of Asia from July 6 to 8, 2007. Fans will also have the opportunity to see the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy as part of the DHL-NBA Trophy Tour. Twelve-year NBA veteran Jerry Stackhouse will participate in on-court basketball compe ions and interact with fans. He will also conduct a basketball skills training demonstration and share basketball tips... more..


the Dallas Mavericks bringing the Larry O'Brien trophy to us when they didn't win one.


The Mavs dancers were guests and danced in our local morning TV show Unang Hirit-GMA 7 (like the Spurs Silver dancers of last yr).

link here about some of their activities..
http://www.nba.com/global/philippines/madness07.html

[bdictjames]

Lol @ the link you just gave ^

I actually thought Jerry was part of the Dancing team..

Hey didnt the Silver dancers visit the Philippines last year? Maybe the Mavs hope that this will bring good luck and they might win next season..

[milkyway21]

Lol @ the link you just gave ^

I actually thought Jerry was part of the Dancing team..

Hey didnt the Silver dancers visit the Philippines last year? Maybe the Mavs hope that this will bring good luck and they might win next season..

Stack dancing?

yep the Silver Dancers were invited last yr.

But I'm not sure about luck these dancers can possibly bring(except the Silver Dancers of course), because for the last 2 yrs prior to last yr, the Golden State Warriors dancers (3 members were Pinays), were here too and didn't make in the playoffs the next 2 yrs.

well, I'm glad the Phils are included in their NBA Madness destinations as usual even if I'm not a Mav fan.

I'd like to ask Stack what he thinks about Finley winning his first ring with the Spurs only I don't have the time to watch them live.