Orlando matches Dallas' offer to Gortat

[CATCH17]

Monday, July 13, 2009

Orlando matches Dallas' offer to Gortat

Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - The Orlando Magic retained center Marcin Gortat on Monday as a result of matching the Dallas Mavericks' offer sheet signed by the restricted free agent last week.

The Magic had seven days to exercise its right of first refusal by matching the offer Gortat signed with Dallas on July 8, which the Orlando Sentinel reported to be a five-year, $34 million agreement

Gortat proved a solid backup to Dwight Howard at the center position in 2008-09, the seven-footer's first full season in the NBA.

"Having quality big men is an absolute must in our league, and Marcin (Gortat) has worked very hard to fit into that category," said Otis Smith, the club's general manager. "He provides tremendous depth to our frontcourt and we're happy to bring him back."

In 63 regular season games, the 25-year-old from Poland averaged 3.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in roughly 12 1/2 minutes per game. He also scored 11 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a series clinching win against Philadelphia with Howard serving a one-game suspension in the first round of the playoffs.


http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/nbanews.asp?articleID=261289

 

[CATCH17]

Screwed the Mavs over.

They took Bass away and then re-signed him back.

I guarantee someone told Cuban that they wouldn't resign Gortat.

Dallas will never have a big man. Its just not meant to be.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Wow..Orlando is so stacked..

 

[MC KAos]

the mavs....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[DIAF]

It's not like Gortat is that great anyways. They did Cuban a favor matching that offer.

 

[TheCount]

I see potential in Gortat, the Mavs would have certainly benefitted from having him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

That move surprises me a little.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I just wish Miami would go ahead and sign Iverson. I don't want that ******* on my Grizzlies. I'll root for another team until he's gone if we sign him.

 

[CATCH17]

I see potential in Gortat, the Mavs would have certainly benefitted from having him.

Hes a big man with potential.

You want as many of those as you can find.

This one hurts.

The Mavs have to get someone who can get them easier shots.

They need more lay ups. More points in the paint.

Marquise Daniels is a free agent so they need to get him back to sure up their defense.

 

[Mavs Man]

the mavs....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

:tongue:

There was always a chance that Orlando would match it (their FO said pretty confidently from day one that they would). Official free agency is still only a week old so let's see what else happens from here before giving out report cards.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

:tongue:

There was always a chance that Orlando would match it (their FO said pretty confidently from day one that they would). Official free agency is still only a week old so let's see what else happens from here before giving out report cards.

Mavs suck

The end.

 

[MC KAos]

:tongue:

There was always a chance that Orlando would match it (their FO said pretty confidently from day one that they would). Official free agency is still only a week old so let's see what else happens from here before giving out report cards.

haha, ya. Plus you guys didnt get screwed TOO badly by orlando, yall still have bass...........D'OH!!

 

[MC KAos]

but in all seriousness orlando is having a pretty good offseason so far. maybe dallas should go after odom? or try to get camby from the clippers. They need to get an upgrade over dampier though no matter what

 

[SpursFanFoLife]

I wouldn't be surprised if they signed Odom...not sure how well he would fit with Mavs but they have to try and do something to keep up with the rest of the elite teams.

 

[xout]

34 mil over 5 yrs for a back-up center? Yeah Gortat has upside - but why pay 5.6 million next year for a guy that is gonna only get like 10 mins a game?

Plus - Marcin openly said he didn't want to be back in Orlando... He wants his minutes as a center, not a makeshift power forward. Yeah he's getting paid, but he still wants to be his own man and prove himself...

Also - they just signed Bass to a 3 yr 18 million deal. Both of these guys want 30+ minutes a game, and deserve them. How the hell are they gonna get those with Orlando's current roster barring injury?

Otis Smith is acquiring talent, yes. But is he going to be able to keep the lockerroom happy?

 

[Monster Heel]

lol Mavs is all that needs to be said.

 

[MC KAos]

I wouldn't be surprised if they signed Odom...not sure how well he would fit with Mavs but they have to try and do something to keep up with the rest of the elite teams.

i hope they sign odom, it would be great on two fronts

A) he doesnt go back to the lakers, where he is an important part of their championship aspirations.

B) it makes absolutely no sense for the mavs to sign him because they already have marion and howard.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

34 mil over 5 yrs for a back-up center? Yeah Gortat has upside - but why pay 5.6 million next year for a guy that is gonna only get like 10 mins a game?

Plus - Marcin openly said he didn't want to be back in Orlando... He wants his minutes as a center, not a makeshift power forward. Yeah he's getting paid, but he still wants to be his own man and prove himself...

Also - they just signed Bass to a 3 yr 18 million deal. Both of these guys want 30+ minutes a game, and deserve them. How the hell are they gonna get those with Orlando's current roster barring injury?

Otis Smith is acquiring talent, yes. But is he going to be able to keep the lockerroom happy?

Bass will get 30+ minutes per game easily. Gortat will not.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Mavs please get Odom.

Boozer get traded please to allow the Jazz to resign Millsap which would allow the Blazers to swoop Odom..

Please...

ray:

 

[Mavs Man]

haha, ya. Plus you guys didnt get screwed TOO badly by orlando, yall still have bass...........D'OH!!

I agree, losing Bass sucks as he was one of my favorite players, but Marion would eat most of his minutes anyway at the 4 when they go to the smallball lineup (Dirk/Marion/Howard/Terry/Kidd).