<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> The Mavericks continue to talk about a contract extension for Josh Howard, owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday, and the parties will have a good chance to take negotiations further this weekend. Howard, Cuban, coach Avery Johnson and president Donnie Nelson will represent the Mavericks in Winston-Salem, N.C., at the dedication of a new basketball court in Howard's hometown Saturday. The outdoor court is at the recreation center where Howard grew up playing. The court will be emblazoned with Howard's signature and the initials of his mother and grandmother, for whom the court is dedicated. Howard has one year left on his rookie contract. The Mavericks have the option of extending it. If they cannot agree on an extension, Howard would become a restricted free agent July 1. Howard's agent, Jeff Schwartz, did not return phone messages. The 6-7 Howard is coming off his best season, averaging 15.6 points and 6.3 rebounds in the regular season and 16.7 points and 7.4 rebounds in the playoffs. Nelson said the Mavericks, who have their sights firmly set on a championship after losing in the Finals last season, would like to get something done with Howard before training camp opens Oct. 3. The fewer distractions, the better. </div> Source
Getting him extended before camp would be a big plus. Like the article said-- the less distractions, the better. He is askin for a pretty big chunk of money but I think he is definitely worth it. I see a big season from him this year and a lot more big seasons in the future
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting WhiteManCanJump:</div><div class="quote_post">Getting him extended before camp would be a big plus. Like the article said-- the less distractions, the better. He is askin for a pretty big chunk of money but I think he is definitely worth it. I see a big season from him this year and a lot more big seasons in the future</div> Where does it say how much he's asking for?
