[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

Chandler and Ajinca to Dallas for the non-guaranteed contracts of Erick Dampier, Matt Carroll and Eduardo Najera. I am guessing that might mean Shaq to Dallas is a no go? I guess it makes sense for both team, as it looks like Charlotte is planning towards the 2011 signing period (though the supposed imminent lock-out might put a damper on that plan). They could still sign Shaq I guess, using the mid-level, but that would make a log jam at the Center, which is unusual to say for Dallas. The best chance Shaq would have to get PT is probably Atlanta, but I have heard little about him signing their lately. You can say that Chandler is an upgrade at Center, but he is constantly injured, and I would be surprised if he were in Dallas’ long term plans. That being said, What will a potential depthchart look like for that team? Do they start Marion and Butler along with Kidd, Dirk and Chandler? Jason Terry and Rodrgiue Beaubois will need minutes, and I am sure Barea will still play a role. Haywood would be a nice back-up, though for the money they signed him at, I am guessing he wants starter minutes. Cuban seems to be very good to his players, but I do not see how this is a team that will compete with the best in the league. I think he has yet to really go after a person that can light a fire under Nowitzki, and it has put the Mavs on the pendulum of mediocrity.

[BasketballGuru24Participant]

loool you beat me 2 it

[BasketballGuru24Participant]

This moves al jefferson and shaq more into the picture. Dirk nowitzki really wants him to come to dallas

[NashyMingParticipant]

I don’t really get why MJ did this trade. It’s worse than the Calderon trade.

The original deal with Raptors for Bobcats,
In
Jose Calderon (9mil, 3 yr)
Reggie Evans (6mil, 1yr)
D.Jones (from Suns) (min, non-guarantee)
Out
Diaw (9mil, 2yr)
Chandler (13mil, 1yr)

This deal would let MJ save a little money this year but take on Jose’s last year (around 10mil). It gives the Bobcats a PG that is pass-first and a good shooter.

The new deal with Mavs for Bobcats,
In
Erica Dampier (11mil, non-guarantee)
Matt Carroll (4mil, 3 yr)
Eduardo Najera (3mil, 2yr)
Out
Chandler (13mil)
Ajinca (<2mil)

This deal would let MJ save a little money this year but take on 2 more year of Carroll and 1 more year
of Najera (combined near 10mil). Also, Diaw is still with the team. They get two backup that probably won't contribute much while shipped out a young atheletic 7-footer (although raw, still has potential).

There's no logic for MJ to prefer a worse deal. Any idea?

[McDunkin]

its obvious he wanted Matt Carroll back

[sheltwon3Participant]

Bobcats may have a bigger deal with Dampier’s contract in place.

[sheltwon3Participant]

also I see a big different between 7million dollars broken up and 9 millions dollar all together. Dampier may not be staying on Bobcat.

[HotSnotParticipant]

This is what MJ did in Washington. Questionable decisions and managment. Calderon (when healthy) is one of the better PG’s in the league. He shoots excellant FG, FT and 3pt % and was a well above average A/TO ratio… Most of all the Bobcats actually need a starting PG. They gave away their best bigman in Chandler and a prospect and didn’t fill a need. Nice job MJ. Its Isiah all over again except Mike actually owns this team. Just a puzzling transaction all around for the Cats.

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