Goodbye Tyson Chandler! Goodbye Caron Butler! Mavs, what are you thinking? If you listened to the Ben and Skin Show on ESPN 103.3, you new these were potentially coming. However, did the Mavericks listen? I am not so sure the Mavs ever really thought these guys would leave for free agency.
The Mavs may have been interested in Orlando's Dwight Howard, but it looks like he is trying to work a deal with New Jersey. However, there is a story out today, that the meeting that took place in Miami on Thursday, was against the rules according to Chris Broussard of ESPN The Magazine. The Magic are considering filing tampering charges against the Nets, and the Houston Rockets, who were supposedly going to be part of a trade. Orlando was not made aware of the meeting.
So, Mark Cuban should be on his jet right now headed to Orlando to meet with Howard and his representative(s), along with the Magic. We obviously have the cap space, and the Mavs should not be waiting on Deron Williams to become a free agent. Williams is wanting out of New Jersey if Howard doesn't come there, so get Howard locked in, then, trade for Deron Williams. Trade next years #1 and give them money, and players, whatever it takes. Sign them both to long term contracts and have a nucleus for the future. Give Dirk folks that can help this team continue their success. Kidd can be a very nice backup, or let him retire/go. Kidd will be 39 in March. We have good usable pieces in place to make another run if we do this. Otherwise, if the Lakers, New Orleans, and Houston get to make the moves that were nixed by the commissioner this morning, then the Mavs will be WAY BEHIND!
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