Magic to match offer sheet to retain center Marcin Gortat

Wow...

I don’t even know what to say. My head hurts.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 13, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have to find out where he lives

I’m pissed…my head literally hurts.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now YOU have to choose

Mavs or Magic. (btw, there goes my avatar)

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you just make that?

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

made it 2 days ago, I think

I’ll probably make a new one with maybe Okafor.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I being put on the spot here, then...

I’m pretty unhappy about all of this (to say the least…I’ve sent several angry texts and IMs already). I knew I was justified in feeling uneasy last week.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

draft the stache

by Cablinasian on Jul 13, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This makes no sense for the Mavs or the Magic.

draft the stache

by Cablinasian on Jul 13, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

now the other florida team screws the mavs

I don’t know what else to say..

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

i fucking hate otis smith right now

i hope him and dwade both get aids from the same male prostitute… assholes

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 13, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

goddamit to Hell

and AFTER the MAVS helped that ASSHOLE sign and trade Hedo. I hope they need us for something else and Donnie tells his old “friend” Otis to fuck off.

by Cynthia56 on Jul 13, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed

Well, either they don’t trade Damp now or they go after Kaman or some Euro center. Or a lot of Dirk on C.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, the Magic will pay Gortat with the money WE gave them!

THIS SUCKS

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We already got Bass from you too...

Were done with you the money is on the dresser

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can match Bass

He is restricted…so don’t go counting your money

by smt83 on Jul 13, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure he's already signed his contract

he’s gone buddy, sorry

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LeBron really likes Orlando's moves too.

I liked signing Gortat to an offer sheet b/c I knew Dallas would either get 1.) a young center w/ potential OR 2.) a chance to put Orlando into the luxury tax. Otis decided to be a douche so his fate is sealed. Gortat wasn’t ever going to be the piece that put Dallas over the edge but now they have no choice but to be patient. If Dallas can pick up someone like Joe Johnson w/ the dust chip & someone like Kaman between now & then, maybe Otis will invite you brain dead Magic fans to his Mavs/Cavs Finals watching party. So….thanks for putting the money on the dresser but there’s something we forgot to tell you beforehand.

by newkidd07 on Jul 13, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mavs got Marion

Orlando didn’t help Mavs, Orlando helped Toronto

by Boney on Jul 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Mavs and Toronto gave us the money that makes up the 8 million dollar trade exception

So you did help us with that and with getting Bass. Oh and thanks for teaching him how to play he should be a big help

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're making Magic fans look really bad

Coming from a Magic fan and Orlando resident. Don’t be a douche.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 4:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Why are you here then???

Plus I am just stating the facts… its not my fault the truth hurts

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better question, why are you here?

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because I am a fan of both teams and I have been for a long time

This is not about the fans but about the management. Fans of either or both teams should not be taking it out on each other.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 4:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

So, I understand that we're screwed

But I’m confused as to why you’re so happy that Orlando’s paying $10M+/year for a mediocre PF and a center who has logged fewer league minutes than Travis Diener.

Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.

by TheJeezus on Jul 13, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you didn't want Gortat or Bass on your team.... Riiiiiight

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Different situation

I’m talking about your team. You’re telling me you’re happy about paying that kind of money for those kind of players? If so, you’re either ignorant or a liar.

Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.

by TheJeezus on Jul 13, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Close game, Suns win. Lopez looked good for them against small defenders going something like 24 and 16

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haven't

Seen it anywhere else yet. That sucks if it’s true. Regardless, we still have had a good offseason and there are still other options out there. Have fun trying to stay elite next year with VC, Orlando.

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by JukeboxJoe on Jul 13, 2009 3:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

before i book my plane ticket to orlando

to punish otis… i will wait til marc stein reports something… until i will do my best to stay calm

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 13, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Since when are you ever calm, haha

Come find me if you go to Orlando :P

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I also find it interesting that the Mavs offer was never listed on the NBA transaction page

http://www.nba.com/transactions/current_month_transactions.html

The offers for Jack, Millsap, etc. all are.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This could end up being good for Dallas, if it means they are using Dampier to acquire a center. Maybe Charlotte gets desperate and dumps Okafor.

draft the stache

by Cablinasian on Jul 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lol. Or someone from this list. Did we bring Hollins back, or was that not planned?

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Booth, Calvin C 33 10yrs UFA SAC —- —-
Collins, Jason C 30 8yrs UFA MIN —- —-
Elson, Francisco C 33 6yrs UFA* MIL —- —-
Ely, Melvin C 31 7yrs UFA NOH —- —-
Foyle, Adonal C 34 12yrs UFA ORL —- —-
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If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Calvin Booth

brings back so many memories. Actually, only one, but it’s a nice one.
- sigh -

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, I should not have checked this from work.

I’m so mad I can’t think straight.

by horns129 on Jul 13, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i havnt done any work for 45 minutes

i am very pissed…

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 13, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My head is killing me...and I left my Advil in my other purse

I might not be so mad if Orlando didn’t get Bass and if the Mavs didn’t help them with the Hedo trade. I hate the thought of being stuck with Damp even longer with no better option at the 5. But I feel awful for Gortat, since he was really looking forward to finally getting more minutes and perhaps stepping out from Dwight Howard’s shadow.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marcin was interviewed at the Orlando Summer League and he sounded incredibly excited for the new opportunity. He’s gotta be bummed.

draft the stache

by Cablinasian on Jul 13, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he's a young guy who needs a better opportunity

I read a translated interview from him a while back and he said that as much as he likes Orlando and Dwight, he feels that he deserves to be a starter.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His RB rates, block rate, and scoring efficiency are incredible. He could be a legitimate starter in the league…. shouldn’t be confined to a bit role behind a superstar.

draft the stache

by Cablinasian on Jul 13, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can thank Otis Smith for crushing his dreams, I guess

I’m actually looking forward to read/hear what Gortat has to say about all of this.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll say what they all say

I’m happy to stay in Orlando. The city is great…

Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.

by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he says what he's really feeling

as in “Fuck Orlando.”

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gortat's agent, Guy Zucker, told the Dallas Morning News his player is "very, very disappointed."

I knew this was possible, but hoped like hell it didn’t happen. This totally, absolutely sucks.

by LarryOJ on Jul 13, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes...yes it does.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they are just trying to spite

Gortat for saying how glad he was to be getting out of that situation. I feel bad for him.

by JayKim41 on Jul 13, 2009 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's been saying

they were going to match since Thursday or something, I don’t know why I didn’t believe him then..

The Marion trade doesn’t really mean as much to me anymore.. back to square one really.. Big gaping hole at the 5.

by JayKim41 on Jul 13, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shit, screw work

I can’t get anything done right now

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Could Dirk be the starting center this year?

Kidd at PG, Terry at the 2, Howard at the 3 and Marion at the 4? It’d be like the 2004 Suns; probably won’t win a championship, but it would be entertaining.

Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!

by DerekSTheRed on Jul 13, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

if Dirk starts at center, then we would lose nearly every jump ball

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That in and of itself isn't a reason to not play Dirk at center

Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!

by DerekSTheRed on Jul 13, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Dirk can barely get off the ground for layups nowadays…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah there is no silver lining in this situation

Cubes and Donnie were seriously banking on Otis not matching.. what a disappointment..

by JayKim41 on Jul 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a shitty move...

Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck.

by bbob on Jul 13, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Damp must be like

“Yeah! I get to keep my starting spot!”

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

But will that motivate him to grab more boards?

Hmm…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's spend the MLE on steroids for Hollins.

by bbob on Jul 13, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Ha!

We still have Singleton, don’t we…have we made an offer for him yet?

I’m heading home now and will stew on this in the car…I don’t think I have any angry music to listen to.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard the Celtics might make a play for him (Singleton)

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least its a contract year for Damp

That’s gotta be motivation for him to actually perform decently right? We need to resign Hollins and Singleton now for sure. Maybe we can pull off some kind of trade to get a new center. I’d still hate to use Damp’s Dust chip to do it though. I really want to try and get Joe Johnson with that.

by smg31085 on Jul 13, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, the contract year phenomenon...

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck you orlando

you’re acting like a bunch of little bitches. And to think I was rooting for you in the finals. You guys can suck a big one.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Icing on the cake is

Even if the Magic decide to trade Gortat in December they can’t trade him to Dallas even if they wanted to.. I love it man your GM just got rocked

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can this clown get banned already?

Coming over here just to bait.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE HELL!

I already put him on my NBA 2K8 roster.

:(

Why would they match an offer like that for a guy who plays 10 minutes a game?

Bastards.

2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6

by Grady90 on Jul 13, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The 2009 Cowboys will win at least 11 games.

by tyd3311 on Jul 13, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be nice.

But I’ve had enough of having my hopes too high, y’know?

2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6

by Grady90 on Jul 13, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

all before December?

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tee-hee.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jul 14, 2009 4:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's certainly possible.

by tyd3311 on Jul 14, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cause he's.....good

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the "reply" button is good too

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His computer dying would be better.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even better

Hedo Turkoglu. Now that’s a pretty damn solid player . Did you see him last year? Boy was he clutch in the playoffs. I’m pretty sure he’ll lead the Magic to the promised land again this year…. Oh wait.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh that hurts..

We somehow recovered with multiple All Star Vince Carter and added Bass who gives us the physical presence we needed. Which allows Rashard to play his natural position at SF…

WERE DOOMED

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get fucking killed.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carter

if you are relying on Carter, I feel really bad for you. He’ll either get hurt or quit on you when it matters most. You are like the ’06 Mavs. You had your shot this year and missed it. Back to the 1st round flameouts for you guys.

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"you're fuckin out" (Kenny Powers)

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by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 13, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow! "All-star" Vince Carter

That’s a good one. I guess being an “All-Star” is like winning a Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award or an MTV VMA.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just hope

he doesn’t have graduation the day of a playoff game. We know what he’ll choose there…

"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)

"you're fuckin out" (Kenny Powers)

Texas Rangers Baseball: Built to start piece of shit retreads like Dustin Nippert in intradivisional play in July!!!

by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 13, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

why do people bring this up about Rashard? (natural position)

He’ll play exactly the same way he’s been playing for the longest time.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no shit

like it makes any difference what number you put next to his name. He’s going to stand behind the arc and jack 3’s. Personally, I think the Magic biggest advantage was the mismatches caused by Rashard being the “4”…

"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)

"you're fuckin out" (Kenny Powers)

Texas Rangers Baseball: Built to start piece of shit retreads like Dustin Nippert in intradivisional play in July!!!

by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 13, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't Lebron a "3"?

He’ll have Lewis for breakfast. And if he goes back to the 4, Garnett/Wallace won’t have any trouble with him.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't LeBron have everyone for breakfast???

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

He evenly distributes them into 3 balanced meals.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

I guess you didn't see Rashard posting up Thaddeus Young in the playoffs and scoring 30 a game

He could do that cause he played against another SF not a PF.. And yes we still have the roster flexibility to play him at the 4

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the "natural position" thing is a matter of, literally, position

where you get to operate on the court. If you’re Lewis, you can roam pretty much anywhere (kinda like Dirk). It only becomes an issue if the said position is the baseline/paint area; see Shaq/Amare.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree completely

but when Shard plays against bigger PF’s his post up game is taken away. As a SF he now has the freedom to “roam”

The Magic couldn’t play that way cause we had to put Hedo and Lewis on the court at the same time. Plus we didn’t have a good enough PF to start. We have that now in Bass (who I now love after watching him on youtube)

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have to wonder if that 4-way trade allowed the Magic to retain Gortat.

The Magic probably got $3 million to help facilitate the Hedo sign and trade. That might help them ease the financial fallout of the Gortat offer this year.

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by blzrfan on Jul 13, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh well.

Bad Karma.

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"Give them some fucking credit, i mean for real." Jackson said.

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"Fucking right i'm preachin' it!" Carlisle replied.

by DOH on Jul 13, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stuck in traffic

I’m wondering how the Mavs always end up getting ass raped, so to speak…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 4:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Sigh.

Florida can fuck right off.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If we could get rid of FLA and California

this country would be a better place.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like California

quirky people, great weather, and stuff to do.

Florida is just trash and Disney World. Islands of Adventure was only fun when I was 13.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I have to say that Orlando is a crappy city

Tampa is way better.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 5:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Then where would you get your Oranges

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

From Nick Anderson’s gaping vagina?

Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.

by TheJeezus on Jul 13, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Brilliant!

by bbob on Jul 13, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If that was what Texans deem brilliant....

then its no wonder the Magic just took 2 fantastic players right from under ’em

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, I can't hear you.

My horse is in here causing a ruckus. I rode him to class today, you know.

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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How did you take them?

You gave a raise to your backup center and picked up a Free Agent. They were never the Mavs to be took. I hope they do well in Orlando. And I hope Orlando has plenty of early games next year so you can cheer them on and not miss your curfew.

by bbob on Jul 13, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget most of the northeast

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by Walter Sobchak on Jul 13, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here you go.

"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith

by blzrfan on Jul 13, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs

Ah, good ole Bugs.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bugs always knows how to cheer people up.

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by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh

by tyd3311 on Jul 13, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now what?

We have the MLE back but all the good FAs (except Odom) have been signed. Would not be surprised if the Mavs decide to use Damp (maybe even Josh?) to trade for maybe Kaman/Okafor/Camby.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that was probably the back-up plan, but now that LA dumped Randolf, they have no reason to get rid of them. We'd just overpay.

But then again, we might have to out of necessity. We can’t do another season with Damp in the middle.

by jam0152 on Jul 13, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's a horrible idea

unless we acquire somebody else for Damp as well. Otherwise, hold Damp for the 2010 chip

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 13, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did the Mavs get outmaneuvered or are did the Magic simply decide to overpay?

Donnie and Mark had every reason to believe there would be no matching offer. The Magic had every right to match and pay the tax. What budged here? Did Donnie and Mark simply get caught with their pants downs? They obviously thought they were pretty smart, getting all their big moves done early on… I dunno. It seems like both happened at the same time.

by jam0152 on Jul 13, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it was reasonable to expect that the Magic wouldn’t match, given how far over the cap they are already (plus whatever else Otis might’ve insinuated behind closed doors). Basically, the Magic are going all-in with the expectation that they’ve done enough in the off-season to put them over the top (including retaining a legitimate backup to Dwight). However, I personally don’t think they have . . . I’d rather have Hedo than Vince, and all of the rest of their moves don’t amount to much. So, in that sense, one could argue that they’re overpaying for what they’ve got.

by RoyTarpley on Jul 13, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what came around will go around

they won’t make the finals from here on out…

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 13, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love karma.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If all this turns out to be true about Otis fucking over Donnie and Mark

you’d better believe Cuban will go to every source to make sure the country knows about Orlando’s methods of dealing.

"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday 10 PM - 1 AM and Tuesday-Thursday 9 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!

by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes let the world know how your GM got worked

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck off already.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mhm, let me think, Mavs fans go over to support the Magic in the playoffs and congratulate them on Bass and explain what to expect...

And you come over gloating.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep pretty much

This is for Dampier breaking Jameer’s rotator cuff causing us the championship

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, so that was it. I’m sure he did it one purpose, he likes to destroy championship dreams. And it was not e.g. the fact that three $10 million players couldn’t get open for final shots, and only the rookie could, that contributed to getting down against the Lakers.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Lakers could leave Lee and Alston open because they're just not good offensively

We replaced them with Carter and a healthy Nelson

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought Lee was a top 3 player against the Cavs and the Lakers, but whatever. I like the Carter acquisition, so who knows maybe SVG can taser him to be motivated for a complete season.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee was a rookie last year and he couldn't handle the biggest stage of B-Ball

much like the ’06 Mavs…. oop I said it :)

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha. a troll, repetitive, AND unoriginal? you, my friend, are a triple threat.

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

much like

both Magic teams that have made the finals. You were probably not born yet when Anderson choked away against the Rockets so I’ll let you slide on that.

"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)

"you're fuckin out" (Kenny Powers)

Texas Rangers Baseball: Built to start piece of shit retreads like Dustin Nippert in intradivisional play in July!!!

by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 13, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carter's play with Magic?

Carter is much better shooter, more athletic, and better overall than Hedo. Did you all forget that Carter is finally playing with a dominant big man and is playing in his hometown. Motivation is not a problem. BTW motivation wasn’t the problem in New Jersey either. Way to hate with the stereotyping. Makes perfect sense to keep Gortat. Magic not in running for 2010 FA since their lineup is set for years. Magic got deeper while getting younger this offseason. Otis is the Man!

by O-Town MagiCane on Jul 13, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Motivation was not a problem with Carter? Then we must have watched two different Carters the last few years.

A motivated Carter is a much different Carter, but he irregularly showed up in NJ. As I said I like the acquisition for the Magic, it makes sense to try and contend now with that lineup.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah because Boston, without Garnett, would have still lost to the Magic...

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You mean Dampier did it on purpose?!

That demonic bastard.

"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good move

I know you guys are disapointed but as a magic fan this is great news we have the best centre in the NBA and a good player in Gortat backing him up , Otis is looking at the big picture , your see in december he will trade Gortat and use the 9 million to get a top player , maybe Bosh . they may throw in a JJ …. i love the mavs and your owner is awsome , the only owner who interacts with the away crowd .

by terrylf on Jul 13, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Odom

love to see mavs have Odom , its a win win situation , they get a good player who wants to start and they take a player off LA , can this be done ?

by terrylf on Jul 13, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why?

with Marion and Josh at SG/SF, Dirk at C…where’s he gonna play?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 13, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree, Odom doesn't make sense

and forget that he demands more than the MLE

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I mean I'd love to have him

but after this, we really need to get a younger center – Kaman, Chandler…

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 14, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa

I am a Magic fan and there is no sense hating on Otis like he deliberately screwed the Mavs. The trade exception for Hedo has nothing to do with this, it saved us no money or cap space. In fact he already had said he would not participate, so he helped you guys get the Matrix by doing the sign and trade. The trade exception is porbably worthless (especially now if we get Gortat) because it can only be used in a trade and in doing so would only increase our luxury tax, which is highly unlikely when all is said and done this free agency.

I am very happy and surprised that (if) the Magic do this because Gortat is a great player. And if any team was going to get him I would be happy for the Mavs, but I don’t see how this is a deliberate bendd over move. The Mavs signed a restricted free agent, the Magic matched, it isn’t like there was some arrangement, the Mavs went after Gortat from the outset. Oh well, if the Magic lost out on a player I would be angry too I suppose, but can we at least debase the Magic GM a little less vulgarly?

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No....

Don’t like how mavs fans refer to your GM? Try staying off mavs sites.

by Colorblind on Jul 13, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am a fan of the Mavs as well so pardon me

I don’t mind the trashing, I just don’t like the vulgar way people are doing it is all. But that’s my opinion, (what Blogs are for) and I am not the moderator so, it is what it is…

I do remember a little thing about people agreeing to be good is all…

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well vulgarity is an understandable reflex to this development imo.

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

part of it

has been a reaction to some of the more annoying Magic fans, as well. (Not you, Eric.)

http://tworingcircus.wordpress.com/

by MeanMr.Mustard on Jul 14, 2009 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I speak for us all when I say: FUCK OTIS SMITH

by Homey D. Clown on Jul 13, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the thing is

the Mavs let Orlando in the deal so they’d get something for Hedo leaving. We would have gotten Marion anyway.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then

Why did they involve Orlando at all? You think a shrewd billionaire businessman like Cuban called Orlando out of the kindness of his heart? Be real man, Orlando helped in some way for all involved, or they would not have been involved, simple as that! Cuban is not going to take a promissory note for any deal.

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good will? who knows. it seems as though we could have gotten the deal done without orlando.

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're right, he certainly didn't pay a guy $34 million to "deliberately screw the Mavs."

But this still sucks, and, really, doesn’t make a damn bit of sense for the Magic. Yes, Gortat is a good up-and-comer. But this is a little like signing Aaron Rodgers to go play QB for the Colts or Patriots.

You simply don’t pay a back-up center 8 digits over 5 years. Especially if you’re the same team that couldn’t afford to bring Turkoglu back.

http://tworingcircus.wordpress.com/

by MeanMr.Mustard on Jul 14, 2009 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, at least not 8 digits that start with a "3"

http://tworingcircus.wordpress.com/

by MeanMr.Mustard on Jul 14, 2009 2:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matrix still has a more pressing issue: What jersey number to wear since 31 is taken

Been hella busy tweeps the day half over what’s the word I still help with jersey situation

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I told him to take 51 since JET has 31 and Dirk 41.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

I said 21 but I didnt check to see if we already have one

The Ralphie Report - University of Colorado Athletics

by Jon Woods on Jul 14, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Antoine Wright was I think...

I saw him at the Ghost Bar on Saturday night. Wanted to say goodbye, but he was a man on a mission on the way out

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 14, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why they have to take Bass and Gortat.

S-St. Louis, R-Rams, D-Dallas, M-Mavericks, A-Arizona, D-Diamondbacks.

by srdmad on Jul 13, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because Otis Smith likes destroying your hopes and dreams

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Did you dream of a free agent in 2010? Cause you can forget that dream now, too

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reply button is your friend.

I am not.

Coming here to bait people right after they lost out on a player they were stoked to see is grounds for death threats. So just take my advice and “fuck off”.

"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday 10 PM - 1 AM and Tuesday-Thursday 9 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!

by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look at my icon for my answer to that advice

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, you're a troll and unremarkably unfunny.

"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday 10 PM - 1 AM and Tuesday-Thursday 9 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!

by Maximilian on Jul 13, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love how this person just joined Moneyball today for the sake of rubbing it in

Trust me, not everyone at 3QC is like this…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And after today I wont be posting here again

So buck up Mavs fans at least you have something to look forward to

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man that sucks. You'll be back eventually asking questions like:

My butt hurts…why is this?

What happens when I have a rash around my mouth?

You’re an idiot and I’ll enjoy rooting against you guys now. Tell your boys in ORL they’ve lost many neutral friends thanks to your big mouth.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh No

How will we ever recover

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was asking the same question myself.

Not like you guys have ever really been all that good. Just got lucky Mr Garnett got hurt right before the playoffs. I like guys like yourself. Watching you lose will have a certain appeal, trust me.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You seriously have no substance.

Enjoy playing the Celtics this year. Lord knows you’ll need it.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Q&A regarding why the Magic wanted Gortat back

http://www.thirdquartercollapse.com/2009/7/13/948134/orlando-magic-media-day-otis-smith

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

otis smith - what a smartass...

Q: I know Gortat stated that he might not be happy trying to find minutes in Orlando. What are your thoughts on that? Is that something you’re going to speak with him?

Otis: Rough life, isn’t it. It’s tough all over, isn’t it.

by LarryOJ on Jul 13, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like he doesn't give a shit

I don’t know if I can hate on the Magic, but I can definitely hate on this move. I’m sure it’s very shrewd and calculating and smart from a manager’s point of view, but I can’t really bring myself to appreciate it.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a dick.

I hope karma gets his bitch ass hardcore.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what a tool

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 13, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

originally i was hoping all the orlando players tore their ACLs

but i think the appropriate punishment for otis smith is to have vince carter stay healthy all year and shoot them out of any title contention they were hoping for…

you are a dead man otis

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 14, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely hate that Carter trade

Maybe I shouldn’t watch the Magic this season…still angry, trying to be angry at Smith and not the team

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you can't be mad at the team

D-how is awesome, quite likeable…of course without Hedo, you’ve lost some character. Nelson’s likeable too, it’s all on Otis’ shoulders. Just hate him.

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 14, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can hate him and Vince Carter

And Tyronn Lue, if he manages to stick around. Can’t hate Brandon Bass, either…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 14, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please, let's try not to get out of hand here

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Eddie Sefko just told me he isnt answering Q's cuz he is having a Margarita on vacation...

what an asshole

by Homey D. Clown on Jul 13, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like a plan right now

Though I’d replace the margarita with a Jack and Coke…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

think I'll skip the coke!

by LarryOJ on Jul 13, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe today I will :)

No really, I can’t drink with this headache. I probably can’t mix Advil and Jack together…

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait until you feel better.

The orlando screwjob will still be in effect tomorrow.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

:(

How’ve you been? Haven’t seen you around in a while. Is your computer acting up again or are you just sleeping at unusual times?

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been good with the exception of today due to this BS.

haha, a little bit of sleeping in and going out enjoying summer. How are you and how are things going on your end?

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm okay, thanks :)

Since it’s the summer semester, things have been slow on campus, but I’m not complaining (not really, haha). My relatives are still here, but they are leaving in a couple of weeks. Seems like they just got here and they’re leaving again.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Time seems to go by fast when family visits.

I’m glad things are going good. If Zk goes to orlando to beat up otis, I’ll try to hitch a ride on his plane so we can all go drinking haha.

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ill let you know

when im on my way

"Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) and I were talking this morning. We both discussed how great Tracy is in the playoffs. There's very few people who have the ability to step up their games in the playoffs and he does. So we're not looking to run away from Tracy." - Houston Rockets Owner, Leslie Alexander

muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 14, 2009 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's unfortunate

makes a really good offseason look ordinary

The dance of the puppets
The rusted chains of prison moons
Are shattered by the sun.
I walk a road, horizons change
The tournaments begun.

by gossamer on Jul 13, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, exactly

So much for all of that “elite” talk; good thing I didn’t buy into that.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the height of stupidity to me...

Essentially paying $68M for a guy that will back up your best player and AT MOST play ~20 minutes a night makes very, very little sense financially…

Dwight Howard is going to play 35 minutes a night… Brandon Bass wouldn’t have signed there unless he was assured he’d see a spike in minutes from the 20 or so a night he played in Dallas… I just don’t get it…

Gortat is a good basketball player… But he’s not $34M PLUS the luxury tax on a small market team, backing up the best young center in basketball good… $68M for the role he’ll play is retarded…

More power to Otis Smith, I guess… Seems in bad taste and highly stupid, but whatever…

by N41D on Jul 13, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He might be traded to anywhere but Dallas, per the collective bargaining agreement

There’s always a market for a quality center.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here is the Genius in it

We retain a superior backup center in Marcin Gortat.

Allowing Brandon Bass to compete for the STARTING PF position with newly acquired Ryan Anderson as his backup.

This moves Michael Pietrus back to bench behind Rashard where he thrived last season 4 the Magic.

This or next year we can then move Gortat with the TPE for a major NBA player (Bosh/Wade)

This move has solidified or roster and allowed us to have future trade possibilities. Thus its GENIUS

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You really think

Orlando is going to have a payroll well over 80 million next year? Because I don’t — at all.

Oh yeah, you can’t answer because I banned you.

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Jul 13, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Zing...

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly...

Orlando is small-market (exactly why Shaq left) and can’t afford to maintain a giant payroll over the long haul…

They’re not about to bring in anybody else on a max-level deal with Dwight, Rashard, and Vince already there on huge deals for the next couple of years…

by N41D on Jul 13, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

The hope is that the new arena will make much more money. Besides, Shaq and Grant Hill will be buying the Magic in a few years so Devos is just raising the price tag…;)

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ouch

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello good evening and good night to the jerkwad

it was past his bedtime anyway

Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.

by chrisR on Jul 13, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow From the 06 Finals to 226 comments about losing out on a player named Marcin Gortat?

Seriously. WTF is a Marcin Gortat?

Oh yeah, That’s right. The guy you thought would make you elite, while to a truly ELITE team, he is only a Backup.

LOL

Some people swear they down as can be
Turns out those same Homies Sit down to pee

by I blocked Patrick Chewing on Jul 14, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go fuck off to your shithole of a city.

Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.

by jonthefon on Jul 14, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Newsflash: TPE's can't be combined with players. You can only absorb one player's salary with it at a time. It's not actually getting traded.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know he's been banned

but that guy is an idiot. He signed up over on the Rocket’s Dream Shake and wanted to do an immediate sign and trade for Battier with Gortat. He’s over here saying they get a great back up center and can flip him for someone like Bosh while he’s on another site trying to do Gortat for Battier. Genius…

"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)

"you're fuckin out" (Kenny Powers)

Texas Rangers Baseball: Built to start piece of shit retreads like Dustin Nippert in intradivisional play in July!!!

by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 13, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet that is the guy

Who said on 3rd Quarter he would kill for Battier to be on the Magic…I told whoever it was we couldn’t do it anyways as there is a one Duke limit.

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It seems in bad taste

To a Mavs fan, it seems in good taste to Magic fans. Gortat is a great center, I feel bad that he isn’t going to showcase his talents more, but if you can pay a starting quality center MLE money, its a good buy. We will just pretend Howard is making double money. Besides this is the team that paid Rashard a gazillion dollars. I am shocked though. The Magic needed a backup center though and would’ve had to pay for one either way, and Howard gets into foul trouble a lot! Makes sense in that regard.

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay I thought I should share this. It comes from D-Rak at TQC

FROM NOW ON THE PRACTICE OF OUT SMARTING SOMEONE WILL BE CALLED "OTIS’ED."

CUBAN YOU JUST GOT OTIS’ED

by Souwantmyname on Jul 13, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is all of ORL just as absurd as you?

I do understand living in a city that has one sports team must be tough. You’ll get the benefit of the doubt. It’s refreshing to watch guys like you really feel like they have something great in the near future. We’re talking about you MF’n back up center. You got Bass too? Have fun with all that false hope!

Sheeesh.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, it's not all of ORL

Just a select few.

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda what I figured.

One guy trying to stir up a hornets nest while sitting in his bedroom waiting for mommy to get back with KFC shouldn’t make me bitter.

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 13, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's hard not to be bitter after this

I don’t like having negative feelings for my home team, so I’ll have to focus it on the GM instead

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am a Magic Fan

And I would like to think I am not that obnoxious. I am also a Mark Cuban/Dirk (thus Dallas) fan, I love owners that are in your face, and think it should still be allowed. Alas, I think the Orlando move was extremely smart although costly, and it is a shame that Dallas will miss out though. I think the guy could have been great on a spaced out jump shooting Mavs team.

But I still say some people in here are just if not more rude than the Souw/banned guy. Of course in saying things like this I have already received some derogatory remarks thrown my way. There is no place in any blog for that kind of smack talk. I come here to talk basketball, I was happy for you guys when I thought you were going to get Gortat, now I am happy for Orlando. Cuban will come through with a rabbit, so what’s all the fuss?

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we're being defensive! this is a mavs blog, and we have every right to be pissed off at a troll. please stop telling us how we should react to flamers.

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever

I guess I will just have to assume the anger about this move is similar to the anger I feel at Dallas and Orlando when they play poorly (thrown one or two remotes that never recovered). I apologize for my assumption, I just feel like Cuban will come thru somehow. I guess that’s why I like Dallas, Cuban just seems to do whatever it takes. Carry on with debasement.

by Eric9321 on Jul 13, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thank you

we will. If you don’t like it, take your ass back to the Magic blog. What were you expecting when you came over here, us giving out huge congrats to the Magic? We’re pissed off. We aren’t saying this on the Magic blog, we are saying it on the Mavs blog. In conclusion, the Magic can blow me…

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by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jul 14, 2009 5:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i am not rational

david stern and bennet salvatore have made me angry and bitter… so when people come over to this mavs blog and start talking bullshit about something that pissed me off.. i am going to tell them to fuck off.. and then anyone who tells me to calm down or act mature or whatever… i will tell them to fuck off as well… because i dont care and i dont need some loser magic fans sympathy or sarcasm

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muhahahaha WTF?!?!

by zkmavz on Jul 14, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet

I own more Mavericks gear than either of you.
:)

by Eric9321 on Jul 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I MEAN, HOW CAN YOU BEAT THIS LOGIC, FOLKS?

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by Maximilian on Jul 14, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

Its a hard pill to swallow as Gordy is a starting centre who would of given you guys 100% every game , but Otis has bigger plans for him , hes probaly going to Toronto in a mid season trade for bosh , with the exception and someone like JJ , i know you dont like Otis but hes a great GM and keeps hes cards close to him , EVERY trade he does comes out the blue.

still think Cuban is best owner ,

by terrylf on Jul 13, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What exactly is Orlando trading for Bosh?

Gortat and what?

Other than Jameer and Dwight, they don’t exactly have pieces people are gonna trade a Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade for…

by N41D on Jul 13, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beaubois was just helped off the court in summer league. Screw this day.

If you want to trade our spare parts for Devin Harris, I have three quarters I would like to trade for your dollar

by Norsktroll on Jul 13, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought they didn't play until tomorrow.

I need to tattoo the summer league schedule on my arm or something.

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Jul 13, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, fuck this day

Stay tuned, maybe Carlisle resigns, Kidd retires, or Cuban sells the team all before midnight.

by ptrck on Jul 13, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

THE END IS NIGH!

by bruce182 on Jul 13, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh well. sign hollins on the cheap, and get over it. we'll live.

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As long as Carroll sticks around, right?

;)

Yay, Roger!

by Marie on Jul 13, 2009 7:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

haha zing! carroll isn't going anywhere baby!

I mean, I guess it would just be a guy who you know, grabs bananas and runs. Or, um, a banana that grabs things. I don’t know. Why would a banana grab another banana? I mean, those are the kind of questions I don’t want to answer.

by buckets on Jul 13, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs