Dallas Mavericks expect to be active in live free agency

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Dallas Mavericks expect to be active in live free-agent market

Rick Carlisle is ready to push the mourning period out of his brain and his heart.

The too-soon ending to this season hurt, for sure. But this business waits for no one, and the Dallas Mavericks and their coach need to accelerate the process of looking forward.

There is much work to be done in a summer that will afford a rare opportunity to add elite talent to an admittedly older roster that already possesses a superstar in Dirk Nowitzki and a point guard in Jason Kidd who all the players love to join on the floor.

There are free-agent jackpots out there. And Carlisle believes it would be a mistake to sell the Mavericks short when it comes to owner Mark Cuban and president Donnie Nelson angling for a big splash.

"Mark and Donnie would love to add another star to this roster to play with Dirk and Jason," Carlisle said Saturday. "Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? A lot of people would bet against us. But I wouldn't advise it.

"They're the best I've been around at finding opportunities. And they've been able to do things in a very expeditious manner."

As Nelson added: "You're never finished in this league. It's one constant state of upgrade."

[TheLSUMaverick]

I am actually very optomistic about this offseasons free agency and the DUST chip. Next years Mavs will be even better than this years even though that's hard to believe. I also expect a new "system" and by that i mean hopefully no longer being a jump shooting team

[ahonui06]

I am actually very optomistic about this offseasons free agency and the DUST chip. Next years Mavs will be even better than this years even though that's hard to believe. I also expect a new "system" and by that i mean hopefully no longer being a jump shooting team

Wouldn't be too hard to believe since Dallas lost in the first round again.

[DDansby123]

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I am actually very optomistic about this offseasons free agency and the DUST chip. Next years Mavs will be even better than this years even though that's hard to believe. I also expect a new "system" and by that i mean hopefully no longer being a jump shooting team

It's not the system that makes the players jumpshooters; it's the jumpshooters who force the coach to use that type of system. I keep telling you guys that this all goes back to personnel. Good coaches play to their players' strengths, so we won't be a tough, backet-attacking team until we get those types of guys on the floor.

[Xenopathic Investigator]

See the coach wants a better team on the floor than what he had. Thats why he's commenting on this up front. If we had at least 5 guards(an odd mix of long, athletic,big guards) we would not lose to trash players like hill or trash teams like NYK or chicago. Our 2 guard postion is a joke. Terry while can score is a defensive liability because of size,hieght,age.I'd cut his minutes back by alot.


We need to get either Joe johnson, Chris Bosh, Kamen, or Boozer. Then we'll punish teams for doubling Dirk more effectively.

[CDansby]

See the coach wants a better team on the floor than what he had. Thats why he's commenting on this up front. If we had at least 5 guards(an odd mix of long, athletic,big guards) we would not lose to trash players like hill or trash teams like NYK or chicago. Our 2 guard postion is a joke. Terry while can score is a defensive liability because of size,hieght,age.I'd cut his minutes back by alot.


We need to get either Joe johnson, Chris Bosh, Kamen, or Boozer. Then we'll punish teams for doubling Dirk more effectively.

I think Kamen and Boozer would work here. Bosh is just like Dirk, I don't think they'd word together and Dirk/Haywood >>>>> Dirk/Bosh defensively by a mile. I like Joe Johnson because he has size and can match up with superstar 2 guards in the league, but I worry that he's just another jump shooter and wouldn't be that much of an upgrade from Butler.

Lebron, Wade, and Gay all take it to the basket and get to the line. They also all play D (at least I believe that Gay can play D if he's pushed), those are the type of guys who would fix the jump shooting problems we have.

[cmavswin]

The Mavs need to find a way to get rid of Terry. This team has got to stop playing 3 point guards at the same time if they want to be considered legit.

[ahonui06]

See the coach wants a better team on the floor than what he had. Thats why he's commenting on this up front. If we had at least 5 guards(an odd mix of long, athletic,big guards) we would not lose to trash players like hill or trash teams like NYK or chicago. Our 2 guard postion is a joke. Terry while can score is a defensive liability because of size,hieght,age.I'd cut his minutes back by alot.


We need to get either Joe johnson, Chris Bosh, Kamen, or Boozer. Then we'll punish teams for doubling Dirk more effectively.

I think Kamen and Boozer would work here. Bosh is just like Dirk, I don't think they'd word together and Dirk/Haywood >>>>> Dirk/Bosh defensively by a mile. I like Joe Johnson because he has size and can match up with superstar 2 guards in the league, but I worry that he's just another jump shooter and wouldn't be that much of an upgrade from Butler.

Lebron, Wade, and Gay all take it to the basket and get to the line. They also all play D (at least I believe that Gay can play D if he's pushed), those are the type of guys who would fix the jump shooting problems we have.

I think LeBron is staying put in Cleveland and getting his money. Wade might be on the way out since Miami has no pieces around him. Pretty sure Memphis is going to overpay Rudy Gay as well. Wouldn't mind Joe Johnson at all. This is of course assuming that DIRK stays which I hope he doesnt. Mavs should rebuild and let DIRK try and win a championship somewhere else.

[Xenopathic Investigator]

nahh just keep Dirk and get kamen and boozer.

[2011Champs]

Yeah. Every player is dying to get to Dallas to play with Kidd and Dirk.
Give me a break.

[Xenopathic Investigator]

Well when new york and new jersey get thier dibs first we'll take the rest with our handy dandy dust chip. At least the FA will have garanteed money coming with damp's contract.

[BLKMAMBA1]

Trolling won't be tolerated. HMFFL

[Henry Turner]

Stop the playing with jason kidd crap. He's washed up, he sucks, he's a best guarantee of any PG in the league having season highs against us.
And a big no to Joe Johnson, he's an overrated jump shooter. Let another team give him the max.

[Xenopathic Investigator]

what do you suggest we do?

[Teffer10]

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I am actually very optomistic about this offseasons free agency and the DUST chip. Next years Mavs will be even better than this years even though that's hard to believe. I also expect a new "system" and by that i mean hopefully no longer being a jump shooting team

It's not the system that makes the players jumpshooters; it's the jumpshooters who force the coach to use that type of system. I keep telling you guys that this all goes back to personnel. Good coaches play to their players' strengths, so we won't be a tough, backet-attacking team until we get those types of guys on the floor.

Agree 100%. Problem is that you and I (and maybe pointguard01) are the only ones that see this.
This team is Euro-oriented and until major personnel changes are made, fans should expect more of the same team culture (soft jumpshooting). Not necessarily a knock on Dirk, but the expectations of fans should be same style with same results.

Personally, I'm tired of the 50+ reg season wins with dismal results in the POs and would love to see the rebuild process begin even if we have to suffer through a few lotteries.

[LuvOnTheRun]

in my opinion we should give it one more try and if we fail to win, dirk can leave the team and the mavs can start the rebuilding process.

[Teffer10]

in my opinion we should give it one more try and if we fail to win, dirk can leave the team and the mavs can start the rebuilding process.

I don't understand the opinions of wanting Dirk to just walk. Didn't we learn something from the Nash situation.
If we are going to rebuild, Dirk's value as a trade asset would make the rebuilding process less painful.

[mrmreg]

Well when new york and new jersey get thier dibs first we'll take the rest with our handy dandy dust chip. At least the FA will have garanteed money coming with damp's contract.

Does the DUST chip require the inclusion of Roddy B?

I get that some team could S&T a FA for Damp, then waive Damp and owe nothing. But they could also just let their FA walk and owe nothing, so why do the Mavs such a favor? I guess they'd get a trade exception out of the deal, but if they're under the cap, does that even do any good?

Seems to me they'll want something of value in terms of youth or draft picks. Mavs don't even have a 1 and I'd think they can't trade next year's 1. Other than Roddy B, what else do they have that would be of any interest?

If the player coming back is D Wade, then fine, good luck in Miami Roddy B. But beyond just a few guys, I would worry thay the Mavs are getting rid of their best hope for the next wave of talent here just to get another older guy that isn't going to make the difference.

Maybe the DUST chip comes in more handy for some player currently under contract, rather than a FA. Then the otehr team is saving huge cash, so wouldn't need Roddy B to be included.

[mrmreg]

in my opinion we should give it one more try and if we fail to win, dirk can leave the team and the mavs can start the rebuilding process.

I don't understand the opinions of wanting Dirk to just walk. Didn't we learn something from the Nash situation.
If we are going to rebuild, Dirk's value as a trade asset would make the rebuilding process less painful.

But can Dirk even be traded now? He's not going to let them trade him for anything substantial this offseason. He could just opt out and seek the best situation vs letting the Mavs decide where he's going, and taking an asset back from that team.

If he doesn't opt out, then he's an FA next year right? Could still be S&T'd but it would be like the Nash deal. Why should he allow a S&T to make a few more bucks, but cost his new team a valuable asset. I guess if DIrk wants to go to an over the cap team, then maybe, but I'd guess it'll be difficult to get anywhere near Dirk's value at this point.

[LuvOnTheRun]

@teffer10: 1. which team could give up major talent/picks for dirk? 2. dirk is the best mavs to ever play the game. he is a future hall of famer and did a lot for this franchise. isnt it disrespectful to behave like you do?