What's wrong with Mark Cuban?

[Ren]

I agree. There will be several teams that get hit hard once this thing comes into full play. I think Cuban is doing a smart thing but he will pay for it this season, more then likely.

I'm certain that this is why the Lakers are trying to sign older players with maybe a few seasons left to short term contracts etc. In 2014, Kobe's contract comes off the books and then we are probably left with a few younger players who can play and a ton of cap to go out and sign FAs with. Kup is pretty smart in that way IMO. Cuban is also playing it smart IMO.

Only reason Cuban is being smart is cause he struck out in FA

You need players to get players in the NBA now and the more players the Mavs lose without replacing the less attractive they become as a destination

 

[MC KAos]

Only reason Cuban is being smart is cause he struck out in FA

You need players to get players in the NBA now and the more players the Mavs lose without replacing the less attractive they become as a destination

i agree, he is being smart by not overreacting and overpaying for someone after he struck out. doesnt make it any less dumb to blow up a championship team

 

[MC KAos]

Rangers are the only team in the metroplex that gets good FAs these days.

i think the cowboys can get top free agents as well

 

[MC KAos]

Then why was Dallas on Howard's short list too?

maybe because the magic or his agent want more teams on it to get leverage? who knows, ill believe it when he either signs there as a free agent or signs an extension after being traded there. being top 2 in a free agent's list and not getting him doesnt make your team any better than not being considered at all

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

i agree, he is being smart by not overreacting and overpaying for someone after he struck out. doesnt make it any less dumb to blow up a championship team

I don't really think it was dumb. Even if they had brought back Chandler I don't think they would've beaten Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Miami, or even the Lakers. Dirk went on an all time great run and they shot the lights out. It just wasn't gonna happen again.

 

[MC KAos]

I don't really think it was dumb. Even if they had brought back Chandler I don't think they would've beaten Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Miami, or even the Lakers. Dirk went on an all time great run and they shot the lights out. It just wasn't gonna happen again.

the thing about sports is that we dont know what is really going to happen until it does, they were good enough to beat all those teams (minus the spurs) the previous year, i dont see why they wouldnt be able to do it again. he took a sure thing, a top tier contender, and turned it into a 7 seed for a pipe dream, it was a dumb move.

 

[DFWJC]

maybe because the magic or his agent want more teams on it to get leverage? who knows, ill believe it when he either signs there as a free agent or signs an extension after being traded there. being top 2 in a free agent's list and not getting him doesnt make your team any better than not being considered at all

Sure it does. Being on the short list is always preferable to having no shot at all.

 

[MC KAos]

Sure it does. Being on the short list is always preferable to having no shot at all.

not really, for instance, the spurs realized a long time ago they have no shot at top free agents, so they focus their energy on scouting, thats how we find good to great players late in the draft or as unheralded free agents.

 

[juck]

not really, for instance, the spurs realized a long time ago they have no shot at top free agents, so they focus their energy on scouting, thats how we find good to great players late in the draft or as unheralded free agents.

Ill give the Spurs this. They build a team the right way. Minus all the Superteam garbage and ringchasers. OKC did it the right way too.

 

[juck]

Besides TO name me a huge FA in last few years. Then again maybe Jerry is doing things the right way instead of blowing money on old vets. Brandon Carr is no superstar but a solid player.

 

[Robbieac]

Besides TO name me a huge FA in last few years. Then again maybe Jerry is doing things the right way instead of blowing money on old vets. Brandon Carr is no superstar but a solid player.

It's funny how you are slowing trying to morph what you said into something else. You originally stated:
"The Rangers are the only team in the metroplex who get 'good' free agents."

Brandon Carr was the top CB available this year. If getting the #1 CB available doesn't count as getting a "good" free agent then I don't know what is.

Vickers was the best fullback available this year too, but I guess he's not a good free agent either.

 

[DFWJC]

Just curious...honest question to everyone here;

Beginning this offseason (so last year's Chandler departure aside), what would have been your plans this offseason to best secure the Mavs future in BOTH 2013 and well beyond?

I'd really like to here some ideas while always keep in mind that it is the players choice to sign where they wish when they are FAs.

 

[Ren]

Just curious...honest question to everyone here;

Beginning this offseason (so last year's Chandler departure aside), what would have been your plans this offseason to best secure the Mavs future in BOTH 2013 and well beyond?

I'd really like to here some ideas while always keep in mind that it is the players choice to sign where they wish when they are FAs.

Dump Haywood and tank, throw and ton of money at CP3 and Howard next offseason if they make it to FA. If that doesn't work trade Dirk and try to rebuild through the draft

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Andrew Bynum said he'll consider signing with Dallas.

 

[MC KAos]

Besides TO name me a huge FA in last few years. Then again maybe Jerry is doing things the right way instead of blowing money on old vets. Brandon Carr is no superstar but a solid player.

well, we havent signed top tier free agents, but i think for the most part if we really wanted to we could, i still think the dallas cowboys, even with all the sucking we have been doing in the last 15 years, are a top destination, because of tradition and just the fact that we are america's team, the most watched team in football, as our ratings reflect. its the same concept as the packers, free agents want to go there, but because of who they are, you cant assume top free agents want to come to the mavs just because they want to come play for the cowboys in football, just like you cant assume the same about the packers and bucks.

Just curious...honest question to everyone here;

Beginning this offseason (so last year's Chandler departure aside), what would have been your plans this offseason to best secure the Mavs future in BOTH 2013 and well beyond?

I'd really like to here some ideas while always keep in mind that it is the players choice to sign where they wish when they are FAs.

even going back that far, no free agent is going to choose the mavs if they just keep offering everyone a one year deal to chase a pipe dream in free agency. Id say for the mavs, they need to get over this fascination with hitting the lottery in free agency, and build a good team around dirk to give him a chance to compete for the years he has left in his prime. they need to invest more in their scouting department too, i cant think of the last decent draft pick the mavs had, was it the josh howard and marquis daniels draft?

 

[MC KAos]

Andrew Bynum said he'll consider signing with Dallas.

he'll "consider" anyone with the ability to give him a max deal, but he isnt leaving the lakers unless he gets traded, and i doubt orlando would take him without him signing an extension, so the point is mute.