Completed:New Jersey-Dallas Najera's coming back to Dallas

jcldallas24 · Post #1 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:01 am

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/7546518393

Just filed: Mavs and Nets have reached a verbal agreement to swap Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams for Nets' Eddie Najera, sources say

Dallas Gets:
Eddie Najera

New Jersey Gets:
Kris Humphries
Shawne Williams-will get cut

Might cut Sean Williams

jcldallas24 · Post #2 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:03 am

Deal might not be formally completed before Monday but Nets will waive Shawne Williams and have to release one more (possibly Sean Williams)

http://twitter.com/STEIN_LINE_HQ/status/7546550398

raleigh · Post #3 » by **raleigh** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:03 am

Moves like this are good for the NBA because they get rid of guys who shouldn't be on rosters anyway.

jcldallas24 · Post #4 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:04 am

KiDdFrESh · Post #5 » by **KiDdFrESh** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:18 am

Najera has a history in Dallas and the Nets save some cash next summer. Good deal I suppose.

jcldallas24 · Post #6 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:20 am

Most Mavs fans are wondering why though? Humphries is a younger cheaper version of Najera so why trade for the old version that's on a 3 year contract besides getting rid of Williams unless there's another trade on the way which i doubt.

vincecarter4pres · Post #7 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:22 am

Saves Cuban money and it's not like it comes on some massive talent downgrade, sort of. :lol:

Enjoy that bumb Najera. :lol:

deviljets7 · Post #8 » by **deviljets7** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:36 am

jcldallas24 wrote:Most Mavs fans are wondering why though? Humphries is a younger cheaper version of Najera so why trade for the old version that's on a 3 year contract besides getting rid of Williams unless there's another trade on the way which i doubt.

If we assume that there is no cash changing hands and that Dallas cuts Najera before July 1, here is the financial breakdown. This does not include the luxury tax payments:

2009/2010: Dallas saves $2,316,067 (in terms of luxury tax, from a pure salary standpoint, it's more like $1.4 million)

2010/11: Dallas saves $700,000 (assuming Najera bought out)

2011/12: Dallas pays $2,250,000

For New Jersey, they shave a year off Najera's deal. Considering cap holds and Najera's contract, this deal only cuts $200K to their 2010/11 cap room. While Humphries is nothing more than a second rate backup big, with his youth and energy he's a lot more useful than Najera. I also figure it's a lot easier to dump Humphries down the road than Najera.

Baddy Chuck · Post #9 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:38 am

Najera is a marketing god in Mexico, maybe that's why they're taking on the extra year

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jcldallas24 · Post #10 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:42 am

I believe we got a TPE out of this trade did we not?

jcldallas24 · Post #11 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 5:43 am

Baddy Chuck wrote:Najera is a marketing god in Mexico, maybe that's why they're taking on the extra year .

Well i go to Mexico 3 to 4 times a year and out of Monterrey, most people don't know him all that much.

deviljets7 · Post #12 » by **deviljets7** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 6:04 am

jcldallas24 wrote:I believe we got a TPE out of this trade did we not?

Yes, it sounds like you pick one up the size of Shawne's contract (about $2.4 million)

Krapinsky · Post #13 » by **Krapinsky** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 6:11 am

Humphries might help the Nets a little bit. Could be a good situation for him in the short term.

Baddy Chuck · Post #14 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 6:14 am

jcldallas24 wrote:
Baddy Chuck wrote:Najera is a marketing god in Mexico, maybe that's why they're taking on the extra year .

Well i go to Mexico 3 to 4 times a year and out of Monterrey, most people don't know him all that much.

I forget where I read it but I think I saw somewhere he was in like the top 20 most marketable players in the league.

Krapinsky · Post #15 » by **Krapinsky** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 6:24 am

Baddy Chuck wrote:
jcldallas24 wrote:
Baddy Chuck wrote:Najera is a marketing god in Mexico, maybe that's why they're taking on the extra year .

Well i go to Mexico 3 to 4 times a year and out of Monterrey, most people don't know him all that much.

I forget where I read it but I think I saw somewhere he was in like the top 20 most marketable players in the league.

There's a lot of mexican-americans and there's a lot more in Texas than NJ.

NetsForce · Post #16 » by **NetsForce** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 8:03 am

Realistically speaking all the players involved suck and will have no impact on their new teams. Awesome.

Looks like Sean Williams is done as a Net I wouldn't be surprised if some team picks him up for the minimum.

jcldallas24 · Post #17 » by **jcldallas24** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 8:05 am

Well i think Dallas is one of those teams that might be interested in Sean, and hopefully they are. He would fit great here as a 3rd big to come off the bench.

Darren · Post #18 » by **Darren** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 9:54 am

Eddie's back. I always love his hustle but not at the expense of Humphries.
It's a pure financial move in terms of tax saving and profit making.

Ricepilar · Post #19 » by **Ricepilar** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 1:32 pm

Seeing as the Nets have one of the worst PF rotations in history, I'm glad we're getting someone new to get a look at.

2011Champs · Post #20 » by **2011Champs** » Sat Jan 9, 2010 2:32 pm

Purely financial move for Dallas. Najera was a fan favorite in Dallas and if he can play as much as Hump did here it will be a so-so bball move. 10 minutes or so every 3rd game.
I think NJN will be pleased with Humphries effort. He has been a good reserve when he gets playing time. He is still a little raw but with some good coaching and playing time should be able to develop nicely. He just not getting any PT here behind Dirk and Gooden.
Not a glamourous trade but one that fits both teams. I look forward to following the Nets and Humphries progress as a developing player. Hope he does well and gets the playing time he deserves.