Sorry Mavs fans

[emmitt01]

Looks like Deron Williams will be staying in NJ (well, Brooklyn). Just heard on ESPN radio that Dwight Howard has asked to be traded to the Nets.

http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=8118159

Edited July 1, 2012 by emmitt01

[Rudy]

Not really suprised. I thought Cuban was taking too much of a risk last year.

[Green P1]

Ninjaface?

[UNTLifer]

It was also reported on ESPN that Williams was meeting with the Mavs on Monday.

[Rudy]

It was also reported on ESPN that Williams was meeting with the Mavs on Monday.

Edited July 1, 2012 by Rudy

[UNTcrazy727]

He's been asked to be traded to the Nets before and it didn't happen. I'm sure the Magic are trying to find someone in the West (Rockets) to send Howard so they don't have to see him as much.

It's not looking good for the Mavs, but not all hope is lost.

[NM Green]

I wish Cuban would just let Carlyle go out and develop some talent. Why try to buy the primadonna talent. I just think the Spurs methodology is completely underrated.

GMG

[GreenBat]

J Kidd says he's going with D. Williams wherevere he goes. #Mavsrscrewed

[emmitt01]

I wish Cuban would just let Carlyle go out and develop some talent. Why try to buy the primadonna talent. I just think the Spurs methodology is completely underrated.

GMG

This is because the Mavs consistently try to be "smarter than the room." They reach for players that have high "upside" and who never pan out in the draft. Dirk isn't in every draft. Just look at his year's draft. They took their usual white stiff (though this one is talented) and traded him away for a six pack of Smirnoff Ice and a PS Vita.

[GreenGuy123]

There is no way that trade can even happen. The Nets have nothing to make a viable trade, and I seriously doubt that Orlando will give Dwight Howard what he wants.

[Green Mean]

It was expected. I think both Williams and Howard want to play together and NJ is their best option including the NY market and new arena. For me I'm really not disappointed...I didn't expect him to come here and there are other guys out there they can sign. I think Williams will meet with the Mavs out of formality but he's going to Brooklyn. At this point I don't think any team is going to take a flyer on the one year rental because it will be too much to give up. While I think Orlando is better off just gutting what they have and rebuilding than to get talent that will make them middle of the pack at best but they won't Howard go without getting something in return and frankly I don't think they have stomach to fight yet another year of the Dwight Howard circus and his diva attitude.

[UNTcrazy727]

Lots of activity today. D-Will's decision should come tomorrow

[Green P1]

First Andy.... Now the Mavericks. It's going to be a crowded 3 bedroom apt in the sky.

[Rudy]

For those who were too young to remember the Mavs of the 90's, Get ready to return back to the pits of NBA hell. It could happen.

[Green P1]

Nah. Sadly with Dirk wasting away his career will be just good enough to stay out of the lottery.

[Rudy]

Maybe they will get Tony next draft, and all will be right in Mavsland.

BTW, bye Jet.

[Censored by Laurie]

Wonder what Tony Dumas is up to.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Now the Ticket is reporting that Kidd backs out of his contract in favor of the Knicks.

Summer of 2013 = Draft Tony Mitchell in the lottery and hopefully land some kind of decent FA.

[Green Mean]

Shocking news but I'm not as ticked about Kidd leaving...Dude is great but still 39. It will further force Dallas and Carlisle to finally play young players and let them take their lumps. The off season has been a disaster unless Cuban has something else in his back pocket which I doubt.

[MDH]

IT'S THE DOMINICK JONES AND YI JIANLIAN SHOW WOOOOO!!!!!

[Green P1]

I'm thrilled Kidd is gone. Most definitely.

[Green Mean]

I know he might be a little expensive but I love Goran Dragic. I happen to think he'll be a great PG in the league. I'd give him his 7-8 million per season and your PG holes would be filled instantly.

[H-towngreen]

I know he might be a little expensive but I love Goran Dragic. I happen to think he'll be a great PG in the league. I'd give him his 7-8 million per season and your PG holes would be filled instantly.

Already agreed to terms with Phoenix. Hello lottery! Hello Tony Mitchell!

[GrayEagle]

Why do the Mavs need Donnie Nelson? Hell, I could screw it up this bad for a lot less money.

[UNTLifer]

Why was Cuban too busy to be in town for Deron Williams visit?