DeSagana Diop Back with the Mavs for Full MLE

[bigfish22]

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

[Spurtacus]

One less potential landing spot for Maggette.

Yep.

[Tacker]

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

wrong forum nut

[jack sommerset]

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

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.

[T Park]

wrong forum nut

wrong message board


rage much?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

wrong forum nut

Rage much?

[wildchild]

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

[gmanrulz]

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

[Budkin]

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

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

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.

"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??"

[TheMadHatter]

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.

[T Park]

Rage much?

beat you to it.

Fail

[ShoogarBear]

The entire MLE???

My thought exactly.

Mav Fan must be overjoyed.

[K-State Spur]

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

He wishes he had Dampier's stellar offense.

[monosylab1k]

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.

Are you in re ed? 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 -

dude what the

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

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

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

The full MLE is too much for Diop.

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

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.

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

Hmmmm odd move....Diop is the WORST offensive player in the game. Why the 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

even Amarelooms hates the deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

[ClipshowDynasty]

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

[sribb43]

[QUOTE=monosylab1k;2641458]Are you in re ed? 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 -

[QUOTE]

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

[Findog]

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.

[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.

[Findog]

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.

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.

[Marcus Bryant]

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.

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.