Mavs Decline Baron Davis/Kaman for Kidd

[Ghazi]

FO is inept and has a poor eye for talent, this much is undeniable.

But the "2010 plan"... it doesn't make any sense. I don't even think it's technically possible unless half the roster is D-leaguers/rookie FA's, scrubs, etc.

It would have some sense to it if Dirk was a few years younger, maybe if we had a few stud young players still on rookie contracts. but Dirk is 30, and our young players are Barea and Bass, who are nothing more than bench players.

I really hope the plan is exploiting the recession possibly lowering the cap this offseason and getting some pieces from J-Ho/Stack/2009 pick, but that's probably a pipedream in itself.

I'll be pretty disappointed if the Mavs throw away the 2009-2010 season for the 2010 pipedream. Especially since they've kinda conceded the fact that they're not contenders this season. The market this offseason seems like it should be better than the trade deadline this year, and Stack/J-Ho have heightened value and carroll and #1 pick can be thrown into deals.


Its probably the homer in me that thinks those assets can turn our boys in blue into contenders for 2009-2010. Oh well.

I hope that if Kidd is going to another team it's in a sign and trade. too.

[Ghazi]

I miss Nelly and Del Harris.

[Shank]

Unless Kidd resigns for pennies next season, he can himself. I like the guy and what he brings, but not as the starting PG. His money and what he brings will not work if there's a 2010 plan. Give me a Ramon Sessions or Felton and see what the Mavs can do. Cheaper, quicker, more apt to score and able to work within the blueprint of Dirk taking a paycut and throwing big money at one of the supposedly-available superstars.

[dirk4mvp]

I can't decide if I like de Soto or this got up here the least.

[Shank]

BenJarvis is actually mentally re ed. Bless his heart.

[Ghazi]

I was thinking the same thing.

[coyotes_geek]

two years from now the Mavericks won't be anywhere close to contenders regardless. I'd rather they go for it right now rather than throw all their chips in 2010 and then be really screwed when NOBODY SIGNS WITH THEM.

I can understand that logic, but aren't there safer bets out there than Davis & Kaman? The price for betting it all on those two guys and being wrong is pretty steep.

[dirk4mvp]

You are all mentally re ed if you think the Mavs declined the offer to get 2 good players for a washed up owl.

As long as I'm a Grizzly fan, I can talk to Mono about his favorite team.

[IronMexican]