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Man, they're gonna miss the instant energy that DA would bring off the bench, but overall Johnson is a better PG.
I'm headed out to dinner so hopefully someone can confirm this while I'm gone. So far it's only being reported on the news so no links have been provided.
It's been posted on a few of the Indy boards and someone posted it on the dallas-mavs.com board as well.
Mavs send Armstrong to the Pacers for Anthony Johnson.
Man, they're gonna miss the instant energy that DA would bring off the bench, but overall Johnson is a better PG.
2 scrubs, who cares
Why would Indiana trade their 2nd best player?
Yea that really doesn't make any sense. Anthony Johnson was their best PG in the post-season.
I can only think it's a salary dump if a Harrington deal goes through. Armstrong would have a nonguaranteed deal and be waived like Danny Ferry.
ask me via a prayer and i'll hook you up with the info
is Anthony Johnson the same pg who scored like 40 something points during the playoffs for indy?
Could be, still not a smart move for them. Tinsley's always injured, and Jasikevicoius (sp?) barely played last year.I can only think it's a salary dump if a Harrington deal goes through. Armstrong would have a nonguaranteed deal and be waived like Danny Ferry.
If they are going to trade him, they could probably work out a better deal than that.
This trade sounds too good to be true. This will make up for the Daniels' trade if it is true.
No Kidding. Damn that would suck...
He's making less than 3 mil a year....why even trade him?? Hope it's true for the Mavs sake at least lol.
NO, the Mavs don't need any more players that can score and defend. Too many of their bench players can do that too well already.
Channel 11 news in Dallas reported that it is indeed a trade sending Armstrong to Indiana and Johnson to Dallas.
oh btw..i got this off of db.com
is devin harris going to play for dallas next year?
Whyy does Indy do this move?
Yeah and I expect him to start if we do this trade. Anthony Johnson is just a backup and a solid one at that.
Anthony Johnson was Indiana's best point guard last season and almost pratically carried that team in their first-round exit.
I am shocked to as why they would do this.
I read on the Indy board that apparently Johnson has said some negative things about the management, team, etc. Don't know what exactly, but maybe thats why this (might) be happening
Also Rick Carlisle LOVES AJ and Bird wants RC to play Sarunas more so that could be a reason
Still Indiana is re ed if they do this . . .
Edited to add,
It's on the Indiana news page too now
Last edited by Lp26; 07-22-2006 at 11:51 PM.
Josh Powell is rumored to be included too...Sounds like a great deal for Dallas and we get the backup point that we've been looking for. Makes me feel a little better about the Quisy deal.
AJ for players like Armstrong, Powell or Podkolzin will be a huge steal for Dallas.
AJ is one of the best backup PG in the league, has been great against in playoff and is underpaid.
I hope for Pacers' fans that more things (like picks..) are involved.
According to the FWST, the Mavs will send Armstrong, Marshall and Powell to the Pacers for Johnson.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...ong_from_mavs/
Pacers To Acquire Armstrong From Mavs
23rd July, 2006 - 4:11 am
Indianapolis Star - The Indiana Pacers are on the verge of finalizing a deal with the Mavericks for veteran point guard Darrell Armstrong in a sign-and-trade deal, according to people with knowledge of the situation. According to the Indianapolis Star, the Pacers will give up guard Anthony Johnson in the deal, while also receiving Mavericks forward Josh Powell.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Rawle Marshall will also be included from the Mavericks.
The deal is pending league approval, which could happen as early as Monday.
Johnson, who spent three seasons with the Pacers, was a steady contributor despite roles that ranged from third-string point guard to starter. He averaged 20.0 points, 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds while outplaying New Jersey's Jason Kidd in the Pacers' six-game, first-round playoff loss last season.
Trading Johnson, who said the team's "culture has to change" at the end of last season, avoids a point guard controversy with Jamaal Tinsley. Pacers president Larry Bird said Tinsley is "as good as you're going to get" if he is healthy in his season-ending news conference. Tinsley has battled injuries each of the past three seasons.
Sarunas Jasikevicius is also a candidate to be traded in the Pacers' crowded backcourt. Rookie James White and newly acquired Marquis Daniels can also play point guard.
The acquisition of Armstrong, a 13-year veteran, would give the Pacers a veteran voice in the locker room. He has averaged 10.1 points and 4.4 assists in his career. Powell, a rookie last season who went undrafted in 2003, averaged 3.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 37 games last season.
This is the second offseason trade for the Pacers, who sent Croshere to Dallas for Daniels.
Shooting guard Fred Jones could be the next Pacer traded. The Toronto Star reported today that Jones is headed to the Raptors. The deal could be finalized in the next couple of days.
This is a great deal for the Mavs and it does help make up for trading Daniels ( I never understood why Avery didn't like Daniels).
No . Jamaal Tinsley is not exactly Mr. Durability.
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