Scare tactics

[Jazz4ever]

Dallas is going to suck this year, Deron's only interest there is that Cuban has no conscience when it comes to spending money. Chances are the new CBA will have a hard cap somewhere around 75-80, making that aspect less matter alot less.

 

[Sloanfeld]

Dirk isn't a choke-artist.


very luls

He's actually one of the most clutch players in the league. Dude doesn't get enough help in the post season.

 

[The Midnight]

I’m sorry, but I expect better from Dime. A few of the articles lately have had little to no substance, and this falls into that category. As a Jazz fan, it’s hard to be disgruntled with the way that the front office has operated over the summer. And putting the personal disappointment aside of losing close friends in Brewer and Korver, Deron shouldn’t be overly upset with how they have recovered from the loses (which is Locke’s point). Projecting supporting casts out two years is ridiculous, but let’s look at it: Dallas will have an aging Dirk (33+), Marion (34+), Haywood (32+),Beaubois, and Jones under contract. The Jazz will have Jefferson and Milsap (both 7-ish years younger than Dirk) and Gordon Hayward, and llikely Ante Tomic. Speculating on supporting casts isn’t worth time due to the small number of players under contract, but it could easily be argued that the Jazz would have a much younger and promising core in two years. But I guess Cuban could surround Deron with the over-the-hill gang listed above and it would all be good.

 

[InGameStrategy]

https://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/19594/first-cup-wednesday-122

Andrew Macaluso of Dime Magazine: "If Deron Williams chooses to opt-out of his contract in 2012, where would he end up? How about following his roots in Dallas to play with the Mavericks. Deron starred at The Colony High School near Dallas, and last year at the NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, that was the happiest Williams has looked in two years. Another thing to consider is that the Mavericks will have substantial cap room in 2012, right when Deron can choose to become a free agent. If Deron ends up in Dallas, he would have a much better supporting cast than with the Jazz. ... The Mavericks have one of the best shooting big men in the history of the NBA in Dirk Nowitzki. Don’t get it twisted though – he’s not a choke artist like fans believe. This is a guy who is 7-0 and has averaged 23.0 points and 8.5 rebounds for his career, all on jump shots. But let’s face it; Dirk’s never had a great point guard in his prime during his time in Dallas other than Steve Nash – and he still couldn’t lead the Mavericks to a title. ... The best part of all is that Deron has the chance to play for the arguably the best owner in basketball, Mark Cuban. Cuban is the kind of guy that will gladly go into luxury tax in pursuit of a title, which he’s done numerous of times. Deron just wants to win, and at this point, he can’t win in Utah. Maybe Chris Bosh was right, it’s time players stop mixing loyalty when it comes to free agency."

That's about as careful reporting as calling Ronnie Brewer (or even Luol Deng) a 3-point threat.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...eams-starting-five-best-the-la-lakers#page/25

 

[moevillini]

for the conspiracy theorists

Dee Brown to go camping with Mavs

Former NBA guard Dee Brown announced through his Twitter account Thursday night that he is coming to Dallas Mavericks training camp later this month hoping to re-ignite his career.

Mavs owner Mark Cuban confirmed that the 6-footer, who last year played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, will be in camp. Brown will come on a non-guaranteed contract. The Mavs have one open spot on the 15-man roster.

Brown, the 46th overall draft pick of the Utah Jazz in 2006 out of Illinois, where he played with Jazz All-Star point guard Deron Williams

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(that image, by the way, is dedicated to Red Jazz Fan and his lime-headed kitty)

 

[NCJazz]

Non-guaranteed contract though. So may not even make the team. They have Kidd, Barea, and Beaubois (either though Beabois is injured) so not sure how he is going to make the team. We all know he is off to the Lakers anyway

for the conspiracy theorists

Dee Brown to go camping with Mavs



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(that image, by the way, is dedicated to Red Jazz Fan and his lime-headed kitty)

 

[Sneakers]

Mavericks invite Dee Brown to camp... conspiracy theory???

 

[Stifle Tower]

Mavericks invite Dee Brown to camp... conspiracy theory???

If Dee doesn't make the Mavs' roster, he'll probably end up in Portland. Youi know the Blazers would like nothing better than to rectify the mistake they made by trading away that #3 pick.

 

[GVC]

I’m sorry, but I expect better from Dime.

Really?