News on Nowitzki, Jeremy Lin not a lock for Dallas.

by KarimTheDream on Jul 20, 2010 11:01 AM CDT

Well, the long (and boring) Mavericks Hiatus between Vegas and the start of preseason play is here. With no trades or signings to report, i will tell you guys the current situation with our superstar and one of our rising stars here in Dallas

Mavericks future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki has now officially signed his new contract to play for Dallas. We all know he had agreed to the deal, but it is now official that Dirk's John Hancock is on the contract keeping him in Dallas for a reported 4 years 80 million. Nothing we didn't already know, but hey! now its officially done. No longer a verbal contract.

In other Nowitzki News(LJ, can i get my own podcast segment on this site? Called Nowitzki News? =P ) Dirk has announced that he will not play with Germany in the World Championships in Turkey. While i feel bad for Germany, and believe he's probably not too happy to turn down his team, I'm happy because this means he's fully focused on Dallas this year, as usual. The new team excited Dirk enough to skip a chance to play for his country, and focus on the upcoming training camp. Dirk was quoted by the German Federation when he said,

"I signed a new contract in Dallas, where there are new conditions with a new team and I'd like to concentrate 100 percent this summer on the upcoming NBA season,"

I hope he's true to his word, and is ready for a hopefully long Maverick campaign next year, one that ends in a parade through the city of Dallas! The break from national place will surely give him more energy during the final stretch of next year's regular season and postseason.

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via ESPN,

In other Mavericks news, rookie Jeremy Lin has began to receive offers from other NBA teams. One team who has officially expressed their desire for him are the LA Lakers, and an unnamed Eastern Conference team. According to Lin's agent there are many more teams that have inquired about Lin.

Whether the many more teams or not are true or just a way to get Dallas to offer Lin more minutes/money, or possibly a roster spot remains to be seen. But it is a possibility Jeremy Lin will take his talents elsewhere. This is a situation i hope Lin steers clear of and returns to the Mavericks. Donnie Nelson's plans were to sign Lin and give him a spot in the Maverick's D league team, the Texas legends. However, if another team offers him minutes on an NBA team we could see this up and coming youngster suit up for another team, a sight none of us want to come true.

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I like Lin, really. But we have too many guards on our rotation right now.

If he will have the opportunity to play in the NBA for another team, other than the Lakers, then I’d be happy for him. The guy deserves a spot on the league.

If only there is some way to get rid of JJ Barea and sign Lin. Haha.

"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell

by Marjun Raposon on Jul 20, 2010 12:09 PM CDT reply actions

Dirk should demand the $16 million he was screwed out of

As for Lin, I really don’t think he’s the missing link in the quest for a title.

by mike_o on Jul 20, 2010 2:27 PM CDT reply actions

You're kidding right?

LOL I’m sure Dirk doesn’t much care about 16 million dollars, unlike so many NBA players I imagine he hasn’t squandered that much of his money on champagne and 24" rims.

As for the Lin thing, I do agree with you that he’s probably not the missing element for the team.

by elbow greater than face on Jul 20, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions

if you put together a pod cast

we’d link it. obviously.

by LJRotter on Jul 20, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions

ruh-roh

You forgot to mention that Dirk is scheduled to play internationally next year and (hopefully) the olympics ’12. Get some, give some.

"Mais put… Il est fou ce gars!"

by DOH on Jul 20, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions

Aha,

I knew it but chose not to include it. Yeah. He’s playing for Germany in Euro 2011 and a victory is instant qualification for the Olympics in London 2012. I just figured it wasn’t newsworthy for today.

I mean lets face it. We have a slight chance this year. Even less next despite a bit trade. By after the 2012 olympics, the Window will be closed barring a major movement. After the 2011-2012 season if Dallas wants to honestly contend, not fool fans into thinking contention is reality, Dirk will have to be 2nd banana to another Superstar.

~Karim!

by KarimTheDream on Jul 20, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions

true

it’s also easier to sell letting Dirk go play internationally from a non-contending Mavs team.
There is a ~~infinitesimal~~ chance, however, that Dirk does not play in the next summer. Just win a championship.^^

"Mais put… Il est fou ce gars!"

by DOH on Jul 21, 2010 4:57 AM CDT up reply actions

espn has lin going to the warriors

sad face

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5396732

by fishbonebui on Jul 20, 2010 9:09 PM CDT reply actions

Lin signs two year deal with Warriors!

He grew up in the Bay Area and always said the Dubs were his dream team to play for. Good for him! Nice pick up for the Dubs especially with the Asian population in the Bay Area. Great move.

Sactown Royalty is full of Queens!

by StinkyFingers on Jul 20, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions

that jerk.

now I’m not gonna include his interview. harumph.

by LJRotter on Jul 20, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions

cruel

speaking of, when’s the release date?
Sincerly, 3D Realms

"Mais put… Il est fou ce gars!"

by DOH on Jul 21, 2010 4:52 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm a lazy piece of crap.

bout to start working on it. probably gonna be a major let down since NONE of your questions got asked. the guys wanted to get the eff out of dodge…

by LJRotter on Jul 21, 2010 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

You're a lazy piece of crap.

which fits this blog, ca 2009. ;>
Next time, set up ~~us the bomb~~ with the mavs pr/staff to get moar time for indepth ~~seduction~~ interview time and space.
Nonetheless, ty 4 your work :)

"Mais put… Il est fou ce gars!"

by DOH on Jul 22, 2010 3:02 AM CDT up reply actions