Archive for July, 2009

Jul31st

Dallas Mavericks Team Update

AUTHOR: Nathan Maxfield | IN: Mavs, NBA | COMMENTS: None Yet

Well there has been quite a few moves since my last post so let’s take a look at what the Dallas Mavericks have done thus far, what they may be doing in the near future and what impact it will have on the team’s future. I will be offering my grade on the move as well just for fun.
The Mavericks have signed Drew Gooden, is a 6-10, 27 year-old Center/Power Forward who spent last season in Chicago & San Antonio and played in the NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. Gooden isn’t an All-Star but I [...]

Jul13th

No Gortat – What Should Be Mavs Plan B

AUTHOR: Nathan Maxfield | IN: Mavs | COMMENTS: None Yet

With news coming that the Orlando Magic have matched the Mavericks offer sheet to Marcin Gortat (for some strange reason) it is time to drive like an asshole, cut off 25 people and swerve into the fast lane. Let’s talk about an alternative!!!
Mavs Plan B – trade Dampier to Milwaukee for Michael Redd who are clearly in a complete tear it down and rebuild it form and don’t need a 30 year-old SG so you give away Damp’s contract. Part 2 – deal Josh Howard to the Clippers for Chris Kaman or Camby if you must the preference being [...]

Jul9th

Dallas Mavericks News & Notes

AUTHOR: Nathan Maxfield | IN: Mavs, NBA | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

Usually I would have been all over the recent news and rumors associated with the Dallas Mavericks. Between moving, finding out I am going to be a father and being sick however, things were a little too hectic for me to properly update the site. That being said, let’s take a look at the recent news regarding the Mavs, shall we?
I will go in chronological order which means I start with the NBA Draft. When the pick was announced as BJ Mullens for the Dallas Mavericks I let out an audible groan. For those in the [...]

Jul1st

NBA Free Agency Kicks Off With a Whimper

AUTHOR: Nathan Maxfield | IN: Mavs, NBA | COMMENTS: None Yet

I was one of many who woke-up this morning expecting there to be news of NBA signings, player movements, or even maybe a trade. Sadly the only thing out there is rumors, varying reports and opinions of “pros” and random conjecture on the subject. w
For the Mavericks reports are that Mark Cuban was in New York to begin talking to Jason Kidd about resigning with the team. I would say there is about an 80% chance that Kidd comes back to Dallas. I don’t see any other team offering to pay Kidd what Dallas will offer [...]